Death toll in Jukskei drownings climbs to 9

JOHANNESBURG - The death toll in the Jukskei drownings has climbed to nine.

Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi confirmed that seven more bodies were discovered in the river on Sunday.

READ: Jukskei drowning | Search continues for missing church members

Church members were swept away by flash floods during a baptism ceremony on Saturday.

Several worshippers are still missing.

@CityofJoburgEMS @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety Search for Alex missing 15 continues this morning along Juskei river stream alleged to have been swept away during a Church ritual.#JoburgBravest pic.twitter.com/X0Z1TOh2vj

— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) December 4, 2022