Missing man’s body found in Diepsloot
THE City of Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) Aquatic Rescue Team has recovered the body of a man along a river stream in Diepsloot after days of frantic searching.
It is believed he was swept away last Sunday while crossing the river stream.
City of Joburg spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi wrote on social media: “@CityofJoburgEMS Aquatic Rescue Team recovered a body of a male patient this afternoon (Sunday) along a river stream in Diepsloot. The man was swept away last Sunday while crossing a river stream. The body will be handed over to Saps @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety.”
The discovery happened a day after the rescue team recovered the body of a 42-year-old woman in Lehae.
“@CityofJoburgEMS Aquatic Rescue Unit recovered the body of a 42-yearold
female this morning in #Lehae. She was swept away this morning when she slipped and fell into a drainage system while walking with her partner. @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety,” Mulaudzi confirmed.
The Gauteng Health Department urged people to be cautious in flooded areas.
“If you find yourself in flooded areas, move towards high-lying and safe places. Don’t attempt to swim as the water flow is very strong, or attempt to rescue someone if you can’t swim or if the water is flowing fast. Don’t try to save your belongings, as your life is more precious.”
Last week, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned Gauteng residents of heavy downpours, putting out an orange level 5 alert. According to the models, heavy rainfall (50-80 mm) could cause flooding of roads and settlements.
SAWS said areas around the country that had experienced severe flooding were most parts of the Eastern Cape, the central and eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, the eastern and northern parts of Limpopo, the central and eastern parts of the Free State, Gauteng, and the extreme eastern and north-eastern parts of the North West.