Marine rescue authorities have reiterated calls for bathers to be extra cautious when visiting pools and beaches.

At least 9 people have drowned on Cape beaches over the last month.

In the latest incident, a 16-year-old boy lost his life on Saturday. This after he was swimming in the Muizenberg area.

The NSRI’s Craig Lambinon says the safety of those visiting swimming areas is top priority:

“NSRI, lifeguards, police, municipal beach authorities and the emergency services are appealing to coastal bathers around the entire coastline to only swim where and when lifeguards are on duty. Swim in-between the safer demarcated swimming zones lifeguards post, using their red and yellow flags,” says Lambinon.