France Under-18 player 'swept away by a wave'

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Aug 09, 2024, 22:43

RIP

Warning sign near beach at Cape Point


There are known to be dangerous sea conditions at the site where a young French rugby player has gone missing

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France Under-18 international Medhi Narjissi is missing after being "swept away by a wave" while swimming in the sea off Cape Town, the French Rugby Federation said.

The FFR said the incident took place during a recovery session with other players in South Africa on Wednesday, and that search teams were immediately dispatched.

Two sea rescue boats and a helicopter were involved but did not find the 17-year-old, who has recently signed for Toulouse.

The search continued on Thursday as National Sea Rescue Institute spokesman Craig Lambinon said strong rip currents could have swept Narjissi into the surf zone and out to sea.

Narjissi is a member of the France squad preparing to participate in a five-nation tournament from Monday, also involving England, Ireland and Georgia.

South African rugby leaders sent condolences to the FFR and the player's family, who were expected to arrive in South Africa later on Thursday.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family and the French rugby community for the tragic loss of Medhi," said Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union.

"We cannot begin to comprehend the sorrow the family must be feeling at this moment. Please know that the entire rugby fraternity stands with you in mourning the loss of Medhi.

"This devastating news has been felt deeply across the rugby community here in South Africa and around the world."

Aug 09, 2024, 22:55

https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/diaz-beach-cape-point/

Popular with both locals and repeat visitors to Cape Town, Diaz Beach at Cape Point is a secluded, magnificent and rather romantic beach. You will need to be relatively fit in order to get there as the walk takes at least 20 minutes to get down to the beach and about double that to get back up, however the effort is well worth it. Get there early enough so you can enjoy the beach for the entire day.

While you stand on the beach looking out into the sea reflect on the early explorers who sailed the seas around this Cape of Storms and imagine what it must have felt like sailing past the beauty of this area which is contrasted so well by the dark jagged rocks and sandy white beach.

This is one beach that it’s not recommended to swim in as the strong currents can carry swimmers out to sea, so it’s best just to get ankle deep in the water. In saying that it is a great spot for surfers and body boarders.

If you’re looking for a secluded area to enjoy a romantic stroll on the beach with your loved one this is the beach to do just that! And don’t forget your camera because the views are simply stunning and you’ll want more than just a memory to capture this visit.

Aug 10, 2024, 01:17

Crazy taking kids from France to that beach.  Back in the sixties we avoided it, it was a close out when it was big and there were better waves on more manageable days.

But when you have that U shape, you are almost bound to have rips in a big swell.

 
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