Bathers, paddlers, surfers and saiboarders are urged not to swim at the Strand beachfront this weekend after a whale carcass that has been attracting sharks washed up on shore.
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Yesterday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) appealed to members of the public to rather seek alternative beaches after the whale was beached overnight.
According to NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Marine Unit officers, CoCT lifeguards, Strand Surf Lifesaving lifeguards and Strand Neighbourhood Watch were appealing to bathers not to enter the water on Saturday and Sunday.
He further added that CoCT teams would investigate the removal of the whale carcass.
“We are appealing to water users along the Strand Beach front and towards Gordon’s Bay and towards Macassar to be aware of possible increased shark activity in the area due to the whale carcass and to exercise caution,“ Lambinon added.
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Picture: Lisa Starr