Mario Fredericks, NSRI Strandfontein station commander, said:
"At 15h14, Friday, 17th August, our NSRI Strandfontein volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of an angler swept off rocks just South of Monwabisi on the False Bay coast.
"Our NSRI Strandfontein volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched our sea rescue craft I&J Rescuer III and the SA Police Force, the Western Cape Government Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Skymed helicopter and Law Enforcement Officers responded.
"On arrival on-scene a search commenced for a Mitchell's Plain man, believed to be aged 65, who was reportedly swept off rocks by a wave while angling with two friends.
"At this stage there is no sign of the man and an extensive air, sea and shore search is continuing and a Police Dive Unit has been activated to join in the search."
Update to follow.
-ENDS-
Released by:
Craig Lambinon
Sea Rescue Communications
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