Picture: Mooks Plaasie near Dryharts village in Taung/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
It ended in tears at Mooks Plaasie near Dryharts village, in Taung as one person died after drowning. According to Mooks Plaasie’s official Facebook Page, the incident took place on Sunday at around 9am.
“It is with great sadness that, we announce the death of our beloved patron, who sadly passed away this morning at around 9am. The patron died after a freaky accident in the pool and it is important to note that, our event was scheduled to end at 5am this morning.
“At the time of the sad incident, the official medical personnel have already vacated the venue. It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our patrons, but we can only do as much. Our event is a celebration of life,” the statement reads.
It says, as the host, it is in the new season which is spring that brings new beginnings and celebrates their wins of the year whether big or small. Mooks Plaasie said is looking forward to a prosperous festive season.
“Our heartfelt condolences are with the family and everyone affected by this unfortunate and sad tragedy. He will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. As this is an annual event, we will continue to celebrate his life.
“Let’s allow his family time to face loss and raise our glass to celebrate his colourful life. To his family, we are deeply sorry and we will be working closely with the police and take a painful lesson from this tragedy.”
Meanwhile, the South African Police (SAPS) said: “The holiday season is upon us, and with the rising temperatures, the only thing on one’s mind is to go for a swim and cool off. This, unfortunately, often results in incidents of drowning.
“It is usually the police called in to rescue, search for, or recover the bodies of drowning or drowned victims. By preventing someone from drowning, we ensure that our police officials and the relatives of the victims do not have to suffer the trauma of someone having drowned.
The police further said that water safety is one of their functions. The Water Wing will be on standby and patrolling the waters to ensure that people adhere to the rules and regulations governing water activities.
“The organisers of water activities must ensure that appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets, and a first-aid kit are available, with the necessary emergency instructions.
“Knowing CPR is a skill that can mean the difference between survival and the death of a victim who almost drowned. Special care must be taken at isolated dams, rivers, and pools on farms and in rural areas, especially after heavy rain in the area. Even a small inflatable pool or bucket full of water is a potential danger for toddlers if they are not supervised.”
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