The rafting commenced at 1:21pm but between 1:59pm and 2:06pm, two kayaks capsized, and two others got stuck, resulting in eight participants ending up in the water.
SINGAPORE: Local media and travel agency The Travel Intern has suspended all tours to South Africa after two Singaporeans who were part of one of their expeditions died after falling into a river during a white water rafting tour.
On 18 June, a group of 20 Singaporeans led by The Travel Intern staff arrived at the Lion Safari Park in South Africa where they received a 15-minute safety briefing and were issued life vests and helmets. Revealing that it has been in close contact with the families of the deceased, The Travel Intern said that it has worked closely with the Singapore High Commission in South Africa to return the mortal remains of both the Singaporeans to Singapore.
The company is also looking at organising trauma support for the affected participants, family members of the deceased, and staff in Singapore who have been impacted by the tragedy.
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