Africa-Press – South-Africa. A 33-year-old kitesurfer died in hospital after winds lifted and dragged him from sea to land at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg, Cape Town, on Thursday.
The man, who was attached to his kitesurfing equipment, sustained serious injuries.
Melomed Hospital Group marketing manager Shameema Adams said: “While in the ambulance, en route to the hospital, the patient’s condition was critical with multiple injuries suspected.”
Upon arrival at the Melomed Tokai hospital, the man was immediately taken to the resuscitation room to be attended to by the emergency doctor and polytrauma surgeon.
Adams added:
Western Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said Muizenberg officers had responded to a report of a “sudden death.”
“Upon arrival at a local hospital. They found the body of [the] man who sustained injuries and was declared deceased by the medical personnel. Reports suggested that the victim was doing kitesurfing when he sustained injuries and was transported to the nearby hospital,” he said.
Police are investigating and have requested anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 1011.
“Melomed shares our deepest condolences with the family during this difficult time,” Adams said.
Note from the editor: This article was updated for clarity after new information was received. This is a developing story.
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