City of Cape Town officials will be asked to check on signage at Sea Point beaches after a local woman drowned on Tuesday, ward councillor Nicola Jowell has said. | nickymccain
Jowell said that the area had extensive signage warning beachgoers that the area is not safe and added that is not designated for swimming due to the rip tides, strong swells and rocky conditions. There are no lifeguards posted to watch over those who take a stroll along the beach or the rocks.The National Sea Rescue Institute has warned the public to be aware of a full moon spring tide over the next few days, which could cause high tides and stormy sea conditions.
It appeared that she had been walking on rocks along the shoreline when a wave swept her into the ocean.The NSRI said she had been spotted around 200m off shore, before rescuers lost sight of her due to heavy sea swells and misty conditions. She was later found around 500m offshore in rough seas. In a public social media tribute, Leps’ husband Simon said a"massive hole" had been left in the family’s lives and he described his wife as"wonderful, kind, sweet, caring, [and] loving".
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