16/06/2026
๐จ Young Man Missing After Being Swept Out To Sea At Umdloti Beach ๐๐
๐จ Young Man Missing After Being Swept Out To Sea At Umdloti Beach ๐๐
A 22-year-old man, identified as Bandile Ntaka from Mhlasini, KZN, is missing and believed to have drowned after being swept out to sea while swimming with friends at Umdloti Beach on Monday. ๐ข
According to reports, Bandile got into difficulty while swimming and lifeguards rushed into the water to rescue him. They managed to reach him and move him onto nearby rocks, but a powerful wave struck moments later, sweeping both Bandile and the rescuers back into the ocean. ๐
The lifeguards managed to make it back to safety, but Bandile disappeared beneath the waves and has not been seen since. ๐
Search efforts were later suspended due to rough sea conditions. RUSA says its helicopter remains on standby and will assist in the search as soon as weather conditions improve. ๐๐
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. ๐๏ธโค๏ธ