At least 14 people have drowned while attending a river baptism in Johannesburg, South Africa.
At least 14 people drowned in the northeastern metropolitan area of Johannesburg city this Saturday. South Africaemergency services reported when they were swept away by the currents of the Yukski River while celebrating their baptism.
“Between 08:00 and 18:00 we were able to recover 12 bodies. There will be 14 in total.” said Robert Mulaudzi, spokesman for the city’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS, in English), in a statement collected by local media.
“There are still some areas that need to be explored. will probably add (deaths) to the 14 we have (…) continue tomorrow,” Mlaudzi said of the possible increase in the number of people drowning during baptisms in South Africa. I was.
According to EMS 33 people attended the ceremony 15 is believed to have been swept away when the storm raged and caused a flood of ocean currents.
So far, the response team – consisting of police officers and members of the EMS – saved a living person who are receiving treatment.
“Perhaps our message to residents is to be cautious when: perform this type of ritual This is to ensure that security measures are in place so that incidents like this can be prevented,” the spokesperson said.
Source: Biobiochile
