Durban – A 6-year-old boy reported missing in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, was tragically found drowned in a residential pool in the Umbilo area.
Paramedics arrived after security personnel discovered him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Paramedics were placed on standby. Around 08:35pm, patrollers and security officials, combing the area, found the child in a residential pool in Brazilia Place in the Umbilo area.
“Immediately, the child was pulled from the pool, and paramedics were dispatched to assist. Unfortunately, the child had suffered fatal injuries, and there was nothing Paramedics could do for the little boy, who was 6 years old, and he was declared deceased on the scene,” ALS Paramedics said in a statement.
The South African Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
“At this stage, the exact events leading up to the drowning are unknown; however, Saps were in attendance and will be investigating further.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
