Floods: 45 farmworkers rescued

The rainy conditions are expected to clear up by Sunday.

Source NSRI

Friday, 07 May 2021, 09:55
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Floods: 45 farmworkers rescued
More than 40 farmworkers stranded next to the flooded Sonderend River at Riviersonderend have been brought to safety.

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NATIONAL NEWS & VIDEO - The Overberg District continues to be hard hit by floods. 

More than 40 farmworkers stranded next to the flooded Sonderend River at Riviersonderend have been brought to safety. 

One person is missing and the search continues. 

The NSRI volunteers have been assisting the police and other rescue teams to help people in danger of being swept away or isolated by the floods. 

Listen to an update by NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon here.

Watch a video below:

Photos & video courtesy of NSRI.

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