Bruce Davidson, NSRI Bakoven station commander, said; “At 13h59 on Monday 16 April, NSRI Bakoven volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a man gone missing while swimming off rocks in the surf at Bantry Bay, Cape Town.
“Our NSRI Bakoven volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched our sea rescue craft SPIRIT OF ROTARY – TABLE BAY and The WC Government Health EMS and the SA Police Services responded.
“On arrival on-scene a search commenced for a 32 year old man, reportedly from Kwa-Zulu Natal, believed to be on contract building work at a Bantry Bay building site who had gone swimming and disappeared.
“His clothing and builders helmet were left on the shore but there was no sign of the man and eye-witnesses reported seeing him disappear in the surf while swimming.
“NSRI Table Bay launched their sea rescue craft ROTARY ENDEAVOR to join NSRI Bakoven and Metro Rescue on the scene and despite an extensive sea and shore search no sign of the man has been found and he is feared to have drowned.
“A police dive team will continue with an ongoing search operation.
“Police have not released the man’s name pending his family being informed.
“Police have opened an inquest docket.”
