Drowning at Black Rocks Zinkwazi

21 October 2026 | From Arrive Alive


Teen Drowns, Zinkwazi

IPSS Search and Rescue were notified of a drowning at Black Rocks Zinkwazi on Sunday afternoon around 17h00.  Zinkwazi lifeguards were immediately informed and the search for the 18year old male started.

Unfortunately due to light the search was suspended on sunday evening and continued early Monday morning.

*Update*

*Zinkwazi drowing day 3*

IPSS Search and Rescue together with the Zinkwazi lifeguards have continued the search daily and we've  been doing drone searches along the coast in Zinkwazi and also aireal searches with the Badul Air Helicopter unfortunately with no sightings of the drowning victim yet.

We urge fishermen and beachgoers to keep an eye out for any sightings and contact us immediately. 

Further updates will follow on this ongoing search. 

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