On Tuesday, a devastating tragedy unfolded when a boat carrying four passengers sank in the Senqu River, following heavy rains on Monday afternoon. The boat was en route from Tebellong when the incident occurred, claiming the lives of two individuals.
The boat, which was carrying three males and one female, capsized after the river was swollen by the downpour. Despite the challenging conditions, the boat’s driver and a young boy, aged between 13 and 14, managed to survive. However, they are reported to be too traumatized to recount the harrowing ordeal.
The body of the female passenger has been recovered from the river, but the fourth passenger remains missing and is presumed drowned. Emergency services continue to search for the missing individual, while the community mourns the tragic loss.
This incident highlights the dangers of navigating rivers during times of heavy rainfall, especially in areas where water levels can rise quickly and unexpectedly. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and to avoid travel on rivers and waterways during adverse weather conditions.
The families of the victims are in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Authorities have vowed to continue their search for the missing passenger and provide any assistance to the affected families.
