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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Search for man and 3 dogs missing at sea in Bloubergstrand

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One man has drowned and another is missing. This after a suspected high tide off Bloubergstrand caught them off guard, while they were fishing at Kids Rock opposite the Blue Peter Hotel.

 

It’s understood the pair was visiting Cape Town, from Kathu in the Northern Cape.

 

Their three Dachshund dogs are also missing, presumed drowned.

 

pierre lotter
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The National Sea Rescue Institute were alerted to the incident Tuesday evening. Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the missing man has been identified as 23-year-old Pierre Lotter:

 

“On arriving in the area, the 47-year-old man was found lifeless on the beach, near to the Blue Peter Hotel. Despite an extensive air, sea and shoreline search, there remains no sign of the missing man and their dogs,” Lambinon confirmed.

 

 

Lotter is last known to have been wearing a cream-colored shirt, and can be identified by tattoos on his inner arm.

 

Lambinon explained it’s suspected they had reached the rock at low tide and tried swimming across the channel when the high tide came in.

 

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The family of Lotter has requested privacy during this time.

 

Anyone with information that can assist Police in the search for Pierre Lotter is requested to call Tableview SAPS at 0215213338 or 10111.

 

Lizell Persens
Lizell Persens
Lizell is a Cape Town-based news anchor, reporter and transcriptionist. She has been a journalist for the past 10 years, and started her career as a TV producer. The avid reader enjoys writing poems, fast cars, music, travelling, and exploring new food.

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