The search for a South African National Defence Force SANDF member continued on Saturday after he and another soldier were swept away in their vehicle when they attempted to cross a heavily-flooded river near a military base in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, on Christmas day.
The SANDF said the body of one soldier was recovered shortly after the tragedy occurred near the Macadamia military base during the execution of Operation Corona to patrol borders.
While conducting routine patrol duties, a military vehicle carrying members of the SANDF Military Police attempted to cross a river that had been heavily flooded due to recent weather conditions. During this operation, two SANDF members were swept away by the strong current of the flooded river.
