Two Singapore tourists die in South Africa after canoes capsize on Crocodile River
SINGAPORE: Two Singaporeans who were part of a canoeing expedition in South Africa died on Sunday after their canoes capsized on Crocodile River near Hartbeespoort Dam.
Eight tourists on four canoes had capsized while they were on the river. According to the volunteer rescue organisation, rescue swimmers, medics and the South African police responded to the incident at about 2.40pm on Sunday. The other six tourists and two river guides whose canoes had capsized were rescued with the help of the other guides, tourists and emergency services.
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