SHOCKING!!! British Couple Who Was On Their Honeymoon Found Drowned In South Africa

A young couple from Northern Ireland found dead on a beach in South Africa had married a week ago and were on their honeymoon.

The bodies of John Rodgers, 28, and his 26-year-old wife Lynette were found yesterday evening.

A local man called the emergency services after discovering the man's body in shallow surf on Robberg Beach.

Two women walking on the beach found the woman's body around 200m away.

South Africa's National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said the couple are believed to have drowned after going for a swim.


Mrs Rodgers posted on her Facebook profile on 19th October: "John and myself would like to thank to everyone that joined us on Saturday and for all the well wishes! We greatly appreciate it and had the best day ever. Heading off today so will speak to everyone when we return! Xx"
The NSRI said doctors performed CPR on the couple but they were pronounced dead.

The institute said: "It is suspected that they drowned. Sea conditions were rough with strong rip-currents in the vicinity.

"Police have opened an inquest docket and although no foul play is suspected, the deaths are being investigated.

"The bodies have been handed into the care of the forensic pathology services.

"British authorities are assisting with family abroad. The emergency services and those involved have expressed sincerest condolences."

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the deaths of two British nationals in South Africa on Friday, 23rd October.

"We are providing assistance to both families at this extremely difficult time."


Source: itv.com

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