/ 30 October 2001

DURBAN FISHERMAN DROWNS IN ROUGH SEAS

A DURBAN fisherman drowned near New Pier 204 at Maydon Harbour while another is still missing after rough seas capsized their fishing boat on Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Monday. Superintendent Vasie Naidu said five men were on board the fishing boat when it was capsized by rough seas. All five men were thrown overboard. Three were rescued. Police would continue with the search. – Sapa