Police noted with concern several reported drowning incidents
The South African police service in the Northern Cape has noted with concern several reported drowning incidents that have resulted in fatalities. Police spokesperson captain Nomthandazo Mnisi says as the summer season approaches, more people are expected to engage in water-related recreational activities. Mnisi says police urges all community members to exercise extreme caution around swimming pools, rivers, dams and other bodies of water to prevent tragic drowning incidents. She says police appeals to parents, guardians and community members to adhere to the drowning prevention and water safety guidelines to supervise children at all times, never leave children unattended near swimming pools, rivers, dams or any other body of water. Mnisi says the following . . . “Insert” (WATER)
