The body of Reagan Fredericks (28) was recovered from the Keysers River in the vicinity of Steenberg Station last night, 18 June 2023, by a member of the Steenberg community after a four-day search. Fredericks went missing on Wednesday in the Keysers River.
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The SA Police Services and the Police Dive Unit, along with the community of Steenberg and the local neighbourhood watch groups, worked tirelessly in an extensive search leading along the Keysers River towards Zandvlei and the surrounding wetland for Fredericks.
Members of the Steenberg community have expressed dissatisfaction with what they perceive as a lack of action on the part of the authorities during the search for Fredericks, stating that more could have been done sooner.
A community member told Cape (town) Etc that the authorities were on the scene but failed to act swiftly. This frustration subsequently led to untrained individuals taking matters into their own hands, venturing into the water, and risking their lives in search of Fredericks.
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