The body of Raymind Samuels (23) who went missing in the water near Hout Bay was recovered on Thursday, August 6.

Samuels went missing while scuba diving near Duiker Island on Sunday, August 2. An extensive search was launched by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to find him.

His body was found close to the area he had been diving, Craig Lambinon, NSRI spokesperson said. The cause of death is uncertain.

Messages of condolences and grief poured in on social media.

Today you brought me to the place where we first met.
The look out deck.
And it will be the last place I ever see you…..

Posted by Reece Pagel on Thursday, 6 August 2020

Its going to be difficult and hard to accept the fact that you are gone bro. I still dont want to believe it,it brakes…

Posted by Christiaan Smith on Tuesday, 4 August 2020

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