police warn community members

The provincial police says they have noted with concern the increase in the number of drowning cases reported recently. Police spokesperson colonel Cherelle Ehlers says members of the community are urged to implement or practice the following precautionary measures to ensure their safety when swimming or fishing to prevent drownings. Ehlers says do not swim in areas where the current is strong, never swim while you are intoxicated, look out for warning signs and flags indicating the area is dangerous for swimming. She says parents must never leave a young child unattended near water and never make a child responsible for another child.

Journalist: Tsosangkgotla Mararang
Email: tsosan@radioriverside.co.za