Tributes have come pouring in for a 26 year old man who is understood to have drowned in the Silvermine dam on Saturday morning.
The Table Mountain National Park closed down the Silvermine Dam until further notice after his body was discovered.
Police have since opened an inquest docket and are investigating the cause of the drowning.
Earlier this week, TMNP staff members began a safety awareness campaign at Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Platteklip Gorge in the northern section of the park.
Police have appealed to anyone with more information about what transpired, to come forward to police or anonymously contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111:
“Police divers were called to the area earlier this morning to assist with the search. The divers located and retrieved the body of an unknown man. The victim were declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel. Kirstenhof Police registered an Inquest for further investigation. An Autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death,” said Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi.
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