Thousands flocked to Durban's beaches over the weekend to escape the scorching heat, prompting Lifesaving South Africa to deploy lifeguards amidst large crowds and rough sea conditions.
Beachgoers pack Durban beaches to beat the heat – PICTURE Lifesaving South Africa says lifeguards have been working tirelessly to manage the holiday crowds at Durban ’s beaches this weekend. Lifesaving South Africa says lifeguards have been working tirelessly to manage the holiday crowds at Durban 's beaches this weekend. Image: Lifesaving SA says teams of lifeguards have been working tirelessly to manage the holiday crowds at Durban ’s beaches this weekend.
Lifesaving SA says beaches along the Golden Mile were filled with thousands of people seeking relief from Saturday’s scorching temperatures. The organisation said in a statement that lifeguards were kept busy due to the large crowds and rough sea conditions.The body of a drowning victim was recovered from the lagoon at Zinkwazi. Meanwhile, in another incident, six people were arrested following an attack on lifeguards at a beach in central Durban.
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