Man dies while trying to save girl, 13, from drowning at sea A 29-year-old man has died, while two other

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people have been transported to hospital following
a drowning incident at Wolfgat Nature Reserve on
Wednesday.
"Despite extensive efforts by paramedics to
resuscitate the 29-year-old man, sadly he has
been declared deceased on the scene.
"The 13-year-old female, believed to be a disabled
person, and the man aged in his 30's were
transported to hospital by EMS ambulance in
serious but stable conditions suffering non-fatal
drowning symptoms," National Sea Rescue
Institute’s (NSRI) Craig Lambinon said in a
statement on Wednesday.
Lifeguards at Monwabisi Beach were alerted to the
incident by members of the public and requested
medical assistance from Cape Town Water Rescue
Network upon arrival.
It is believed that the 29-year-old male died while
attempting to save the teen. The other male
attempted to assist and got into difficulty.
"According to reports, an unidentified man went
into the surf and was able to assist them from the
water but he had left the scene before his details
could be obtained," Lambinon explained.
The body of the deceased man has since been
taken into the care of the Forensic Pathology
Services.
Police have opened an inquest docket.