Drowned girl washed 15km down canal

26 November 2015 - 15:12 By Staff Reporter

A 14-year-old girl who fell into the irrigation canal at Moses Mabida‚ Kirkwood on Monday was found by residents on Wednesday. The body of Asemahle April was recovered about 15km from the original place where she had fallen into the canal.Warrant Officer Gerda Swart said a large operation was conducted by various role players since the report was received on Monday.Kirkwood police have opened an inquest. - TMG Digital/The Herald...

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