Tragic Drowning Incident at Clifton Beach in Cape Town

Police investigations are ongoing following the tragic drowning of a woman at the picturesque Clifton beach in Cape Town. The unidentified adult female, believed to be in her 50s, was found lifeless in the waters off the shore of Clifton’s Second Beach on a somber Sunday morning.

The circumstances leading to her untimely demise remain shrouded in mystery and are currently under intense investigation by authorities.

According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), a group of local open-water swimmers made the grim discovery of the woman floating face down in the ocean waters.

Upon spotting her, quick-thinking Good Samaritans engaged in rescue efforts, swiftly initiating CPR procedures. Their efforts were soon bolstered by the timely arrival of a doctor who happened to be present at the beach during the fateful incident.

Paramedics, supported by the off-duty doctor, continued with advanced life support CPR upon their arrival at the scene. Despite their relentless attempts to revive her, the woman was ultimately declared deceased, casting a pall of sadness over the beach.

While initial indications suggest the woman was engaged in swimming activities before the tragedy struck, law enforcement agencies are actively conducting an investigation. An Inquest docket has been opened to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Efforts to formally identify the deceased woman are underway in collaboration with the police and Forensic Pathology Services. The South African Police Services (SA Police Services), in conjunction with the NSRI and the City of Cape Town, are urgently appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the woman or provide contact details of her family members.

The woman, described as a white adult female in her 50s, was attired in a distinctive floral two-piece bathing suit, a yellow bathing cap, and purple Speedo swimming goggles at the time of the tragic event.

Individuals with relevant information are urged to reach out to the Camps Bay Police Station at 021 437 8140 or contact NSRI Communications at 082 380 3800 to assist in shedding light on this heartbreaking incident.