Search continues for 11 fishermen missing at sea in Cape Town
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said his office has reached out to offer support to help with the search.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre , said they received a distress call notifying them of the fishing vessel FV Lepanto, reported to be rapidly sinking, west of Slangkop Lighthouse, at around 15:34 on Friday."The distress call, received by Telkom Maritime Services, prompted an immediate response.
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy expressed her shock and sadness after the tragedy.
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