A kitesurfer has died after an incident in Cape Town.
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- A kitesurfer has died in a freak accident in Cape Town.
- The man was swept from the sea to the land when the winds suddenly picked up.
- He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
A 33-year-old kiteboarder died in hospital after winds picked up and blew him ashore at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg, Cape Town, on Thursday.
The man, who was strapped into his kitesurfing gear, suffered serious injuries.
Melomed Hospital Group marketing manager Shameema Adams said: “While in the ambulance, on the way to the hospital, the patient’s condition was critical and multiple injuries were suspected.”
Upon arrival at the Melomed Tokai hospital, the man was immediately transferred to the recovery room to be treated by the emergency physician and polytraumatologist surgeon.
Adams added:
“In spite of [the] The prognosis was very bad at first, the team made every attempt to help the patient. Despite all efforts, the patient’s condition rapidly deteriorated. Unfortunately, the patient succumbed to his injuries.”
Western Cape Police spokesman Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said Muizenberg officers had responded to a report of a “sudden death”.
“Upon arriving at a local hospital. They found the body of [the] man who was injured and pronounced deceased by medical personnel. Reports suggested the victim was kitesurfing when he sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital,” he said.
Police are investigating and have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 1011.
“Melomed shares our deepest condolences with the family during this difficult time,” Adams said.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated for clarity after new information has been received. This is a developing story.
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