Two men, both in their 20s, have drowned this afternoon in the Vaal River in Vereeniging.
ER24 paramedics were called to the scene by the local authorities.
Upon arrival, ER24 were ushered down to the bank where they found the two bodies lying on the banks. Several church members had crowded around the scene.
Paramedics assessed both men and found no signs of life. It was apparent that the men had been dead for some time.
Both men were declared dead on the scene.
It is understood that both deceased were pull from the water by the SAPS Search and Rescue teams, after them men were reported missing.
The details surrounding the incident are subject to the investigation of local authorities.
Russel Meiring
ER24 Spokesperson