Search resumes for two swept away during cleansing ritual

Search resumes for two swept away during cleansing ritual

The Johannesburg emergency services resumed its search and rescue mission for two people who were swept away during a cleansing ritual.

Toddler among three still missing in Jukskei River baptism tragedy

An 18-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were swept away during a cleansing ritual at the Kliprivier river in Olifantsvlei on Saturday evening.


"The search for the missing young people is currently underway along Kliprivier river stream in Olifantsfontein, conducted by our aquatic rescue unit together with the South African Police Service Water Wing," said Joburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi on Monday


The incident comes days after the recovery of the body of an 18-year-old boy who drowned while crossing a river in Kliptown.


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