Two Malawian fishermen found dead in Free State dam after canoe capsizes
Two Malawian men, aged 23 and 26, have been found dead in a Free State farm dam after their canoe capsized during a fishing trip outside Ladybrand.
Two Malawian fishermen, aged 23 and 26, were found deceased in a farm dam near Ladybrand in the Free State after their canoe capsized during a fishing excursion. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 6. According to police, the two men had ventured to the Aldenburg Farm Dam to fish when their canoe overturned, leading to their drowning.
The Free State Police Search, Rescue and Diving Unit initiated a search at the dam on Tuesday, September 8, but was unsuccessful in locating the men. On September 9, divers returned to the site and successfully recovered both bodies at a depth of approximately three meters. Police have opened an inquest to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths.
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