VIDEO: Bodies of two boys found after suspected drowning at construction site in Duduza

Duduza – The bodies of two young children were discovered this morning (Friday) in a body of water, near a construction site.

According to William Ntladi, DEMS media liason officer, they responded to a call at 08:00 of a possible drowning.

“We searched where it was believed the boys were. We managed to retrieve two bodies. The children are believed to be around 10 and 11 years old,” he explained.

Eyewitnesses report that the children had been missing since yesterday, causing significant concern among their families and the local community.

Preliminary indications point to drowning as the cause of death.

Community members are urged to co-operate with law enforcement and provide any information that may assist in determining the cause of this tragedy.

This is a developing story.

@african_reporter

The bodies of two boys have been discovered in Duduza. #duduza #africanreporter

♬ original sound – African Reporter

ALSO READ: Double murder under investigation following fatal shooting in Masechaba-View

ALSO READ: WATCH: Kwa-Thema’s Deep Level residents face danger as housing structures collapse