A tragic scene unfolded at the Cape Royal Yacht Club in Table Bay Harbour on Tuesday morning, where the bodies of an elderly couple were pulled from the water by police divers, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The man and woman, believed to be Polish nationals in their seventies, were discovered around 8:15am after authorities were alerted to the scene.
While an inquest has been opened by Table Bay Harbour police, there are currently no signs of foul play.
Drowning is being considered the likely cause of death, pending the results of a post-mortem examination.
The identities of the couple have not yet been released, as police await formal identification and the notification of their next of kin.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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