The Southern Cape Police has confirmed that search and rescue operations are continuing at Voëlklip in Herolds Bay, George, after a bakkie went over a cliff.
Police spokesperson, Warrent Officer Christopher Spies, said preliminary reports indicate that the driver, believed to be a 62-year-old man, left his residence in Groot Brakrivier on Tuesday afternoon and never returned home.
“He was reported as missing last night at about 23:00 and a search for his vehicle ensued.” added Spies
The search eventually led authorities to the Voëlklip area in Herolds Bay, where emergency personnel discovered that a bakkie had gone over a cliff. However, rescue teams were initially unable to access the scene because of severe weather conditions affecting the area.
Emergency crews returned to the scene at first light on Wednesday morning to continue operations.
Teams involved in the ongoing search and rescue effort include police divers, EMS Search and Rescue crews, the George Municipal Fire Department and traffic officials.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the search and rescue operation remains underway as emergency personnel continue working at the scene.
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