Two people were found dead this afternoon on Warner Beach, Amanzimtoti. A third person was rushed off to a nearby hospital prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Shortly after 12:00 paramedics received the call from bystanders on the scene explaining that three men were washed into the sea. Paramedics that arrived on the scene found two bodies on the beach with life guards performing CPR.
A child believed to be 13 years old an an adult approximately 40 years old was found with no signs of life. Paramedics initiated Advanced Life Support on the scene. Unfortunately both of the swimmers were declared dead on the scene.
It is understood that two adults tried to rescue the young boy when they noticed he was in distress. One of the men managed to get back to the beach. He was transported to a local hospital prior to the arrival of emergency services.
The incident was handed over to the local police department.
Werner Vermaak
ER24