The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the death of its member following the SANDF military police vehicle that was swept away by a heavy river current yesterday.
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“We regret to confirm a tragic incident that occurred yesterday at Macadamia during the execution of Operation Corona.
“Whilst conducting routine patrol duties, a military vehicle carrying members of the SANDF Military Police, attempted to cross a river that had been heavily flooded due to recent weather conditions,” stated the SANDF media statement.
The second member remains missing.
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An extensive search and rescue operation is currently underway. The South African Police Service (SAPS) Diving Rescue Team, supported by an SANDF Oryx helicopter, continues to search for the missing member. The rescue mission remains ongoing.
“All efforts are being made to locate the member as quickly as possible. As the operation is ongoing, the media is respectfully requested to provide space to allow search and rescue efforts to continue and to enable the families to be dulv informed and supported.”
