Yesterday, a boat carrying fishermen overturned off St Helena Bay in the Western Cape.
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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) reported that one individual has been confirmed dead, one person remains missing at sea, and two others have survived and have been transported to the hospital for further medical treatment.
According to NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon, it was reported that four local fishermen were on the snoek fishing boat when it capsized off Shelly Point on the West Coast on Monday afternoon.
The NSRI Mykonos and NSRI St Helena Bay duty crews were activated in response.
‘On arrival on the scene three men were found on the beach and the open snoek fishing boat was found washed ashore on the beach.’
Lambinon stated that despite resuscitation efforts by paramedics, the one male, believed to be the skipper, died at the scene.
‘Two adults males were treated on the scene by paramedics for non-fatal drowning symptoms and injuries.’
‘One of the survivors was transported to hospital by EMS ambulance in a stable condition.’
‘One survivor was taken home.’
Lambinon said a search commenced for one missing man.
‘Despite an extensive sea and shoreline search, there remains no sign of the missing man.’
He said the search was ongoing.
‘Condolences are conveyed to family, friends and colleagues of the deceased man. Thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the missing man during this difficult time.’
This incident occurred just days after a Sea Harvest vessel carrying 20 fishermen capsized off Hout Bay on Friday.
Nine of the men were rescued, while 11 others remain missing at sea and are presumed to have drowned.
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