Staff Reporter
A DROWNING incident has been reported in the Erongo Region after an unidentified man jumped off the jetty in Swakopmund.
According to Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba of the Erongo Police, the incident occurred on Monday, 18 November 2024, between 12:45 and 13:00 at the Jetty Tug Restaurant in Swakopmund.
“It was alleged that an unknown male was seen by a witness going to the jetty, standing for a while, and staring at the water. He later jumped into the sea and disappeared.
According to information, the victim was wearing a navy-blue jacket with yellow stripes as well as plakkies. He is of brown complexion, reasonably tall, and approximately 30 years old.
The incident was reported to the police. All relevant emergency service providers, including members of the Namibian Navy, are currently searching for the victim,” Shapumba said.
He added that the Erongo Police have not yet received any reports of a missing person, and investigations continue.