The search for a man who went missing near the Botha Wine Farm along the Breede River has ended in tragedy after his body was recovered on Thursday night.  

The City’s Chief Fire Officer, Clinton Manuel, confirmed that the body of the missing man had been found following an extensive search operation involving the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service, law enforcement officials and drone units. 

“This is quite important because it brings closure to the family as well,” said Manuel. 

Emergency crews continued operations throughout Thursday in the flood-stricken Breede Valley area, where flooding complicated rescue efforts.  

According to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, teams were deployed after reports that the man had gone missing on Wednesday morning. He said aviation teams launched drones while rescue technicians carried out a grid search through the flooded terrain. He added that search efforts resumed on Thursday morning after water levels subsided overnight. 

The recovery comes as emergency services continue responding to widespread flooding in parts of the Breede Valley. The City’s Fire and Rescue teams are expected to return to the region on Friday to support relief operations in communities cut off by floodwaters. 

“At first light, there will be assisting gift of the givers in delivering food, blankets, water to stranded communities. The decision was to leave the communities in place, and the law that takes supplies to them, assess the medical needs and make sure they are comfortable. They’ll be using our boats and our jet skis to access these communities,” said Manuel.

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