• March 29, 2024

Tragedy Strikes For Newlywed Couple When Both Drown On Honeymoon In South Africa

Lynnette and John Rodgers from County Down were swimming at Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa on Friday in what authorities described as “rough” conditions with a strong rip-current, the BBC reported.

Efforts were made to resuscitate the couple, who were in their twenties, after they were found on the beach by a local man, but they were declared dead at the scene.

Craig Lambinon, a spokesperson for National Sea Rescue in South Africa, offered condolences to the Rodgerses’ families. “They were both found on the beach by bystanders. It’s suspected that they had gone for a swim shortly after arriving in Plettenberg Bay for a holiday. They’re both British citizens,” he said.

In a joint statement to Sky News, both Lynnette and John’s families said that news of the events came as a “great shock”.

“Our happiness in sharing their recent wedding has been thoroughly devastated. Both were very dearly loved and brought us great joy,” the families said.

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