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Ongoing investigation into Vaal River tragedy that claimed 5 lives
Five people drowned Saturday when the boat they were in capsized near Spider Valley.
The police water wing carried out a search and rescue operation on October 18, 2020 for the missing passengers from a boat that capsized in the Vaal River Spider Valley on October 17, 2020. Image: Supplied
JOHANNESBURG – A deadly boating accident on the Vaal River is now under investigation.
Five people drowned Saturday when the boat they were in sank near Spider Valley.
Two people survived and were rescued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority.
Police spokesman Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said the bodies of the victims were recovered near Sasolburg in the Free State.
“The seven passengers have already been counted and five deaths have been confirmed. The identities of the deceased cannot be revealed at this stage until their closest relatives have been informed.
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