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Easter Sunday turns tragic for Joburg visitor at Gonubie River

Summary by The South African
A 30-year-old man from Johannesburg has drowned in the Gonubie River near East London despite extensive rescue and resuscitation efforts on Sunday afternoon. According to NSRI East London station commander Cathrine Prentis, the incident occurred at approximately 14:45 when Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) lifeguards on duty at Gonubie Beach were alerted by a man running towards them raising the alarm. The man reported that a drownin…

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Easter Sunday turns tragic for Joburg visitor at Gonubie River

A 30-year-old man from Johannesburg has drowned in the Gonubie River near East London despite extensive rescue and resuscitation efforts on Sunday afternoon. According to NSRI East London station commander Cathrine Prentis, the incident occurred at approximately 14:45 when Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) lifeguards on duty at Gonubie Beach were alerted by a man running towards them raising the alarm. The man reported that a drownin…

·Johannesburg, South Africa
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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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