Pandemonium and screams greeted us when we responded to frantic backup call, says lifeguard
Disaster caused by 'crowds, alcohol, a rip current and too few lifeguards'
23 December 2022 - 00:00
A deadly combination of too many drunk and disorderly bathers, too few lifeguards and a strong rip current lead to tragedy on Durban’s north beach last week where at least three people drowned, 17 were injured and hundreds were left traumatised.
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