A surfer got into difficulties while surfing at Seal Point yesterday afternoon. Despite spirited efforts to resuscitate him by local surfers, doctors, the NSRI and the local lifeguards, he passed away.

Apparently, the surfer, a visitor from the Cape, lost his board and was having difficulty in the rip at Seals in fairly small conditions. He was carried over the rocks by other surfers, and despite extensive CPR and attempts at resuscitation, he unfortunately didn’t make it.

It was mentioned that the surfer had a medical condition that might have played a part in the tragedy.

It was a fairly busy day at the beach, with many local surfers and families enjoying the day as their last day of the school holidays when the tragedy occurred.

We would like to wish condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.

The NSRI will release an official statement later this morning.