SEARCH for missing soldier underway.
A search operation is underway after a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member was swept away in the Nkomazi River in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
The incident happened on Thursday, 25 December during the execution of Operation Corona.
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SANDF head of communication, Simphiwe Dlamini said members of the SANDF military police were conducting routine patrols when their military vehicle attempted to cross a river that was heavily flooded due to recent weather conditions.
"During the operation, two members were swept away by the strong current of the flooded river. Tragically, the body of one soldier has been recovered, while the second member is still missing," he said.
Dlamini said search and rescue teams are continuing with the operation and every effort is being made to locate the missing soldier as quickly as possible.
