Picture: Modisa Lodge in Extension 6, near Taung/Google
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two people drowned at Modisa Lodge in Extension 6, near Taung on Saturday. It is alleged that, there was a function at the lodge and a man (38) jumped into the swimming pool in a quest to swim, however, drowned.
According to an eyewitness, the drowning man allegedly raised his hand calling for help. His nephew allegedly jumped into to the pool to try and rescued him, but he also drowned.
The Emergency Management Response System (EMRS) was called to the scene. It is alleged that, the deceased (38) was ferried to Taung District Hospital for medical attention, but succumbed to his injuries on arrival, while his nephew (34) was certified dead on the scene.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said: “We have registered and investigating an inquest docket. The deceased persons were booked at the lodge for the Easter weekend and they were swimming when they drowned. No foul play suspected,” Funani said.
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