A body search of a missing person at Taung Dam continues


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-The body search of a man who drowned at Taung Dam resumes this morning after it was stopped because of the darkness yesterday.

A man drowned yesterday during New year celebrations and police Divers were summoned to the scene. A young man in his 20s allegedly drowned after revellers were swimming and enjoying new year.

More than 3000 people flocked to Taung Dam in a scotchy day to welcome 2014 in style. There were few hiccups that dented the mood after some few fights broke and one person was rushed to hospital.

Tati Thekisho suffered severe injuries and was rushed to hospital were he passed away.

It is alleged that a man who drowned in the dam tried to swim, but he could not negotiates he way out of the water.

Life-guard savers were called, but they could not come in handy as there were no lights at one of the most loved Heritage sites in Taung.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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