One body recovered, EC floods death toll now 102
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has given the latest figures from the deadly floods over 20 days since torrential rains tore through the province.
One more person has been found, bringing the overall death toll to 102.
The OR Tambo remains the hardest hit with 78 fatalities.
Provincial spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie also gave an update on the identification process.
“From the 102 bodies recovered, 96 bodies have been identified and handed over to families, while six remain unidentified. Due to the passage of time, DNA tests may be required to positively identify bodies found decomposed, thus implying that it may take longer to identify the deceased.”
According to the provincial government,there are 49 men and 53 women, and 63 adults and 39 children among the deceased.
Rantjie says the search and recovery teams are continuing with the search, working tirelessly to locate and recover any possible remaining bodies.
“The South African Police Services and Emergency Medical Services helicopters have been deployed to support the ongoing search and recovery efforts, and this coordinated aerial support aims to intensify the search for possible more victims, including two children still missing.”
So far, 56 victims of the floods have been buried across the province.
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