05-05-2025
Efforts to locate missing man intensify
SEARCH efforts to locate Poonsamy Govender, 74, who went missing in the vicinity of the Isipingo Beach river mouth on April 30, are intensifying as more volunteers join in to help find him.
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The Yellowwood Park resident left his home on the morning of April 30 and was seen on CCTV footage on foot walking towards the railway line. That afternoon he was seen near the Isipingo Beach river mouth. He was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
Dawn Gounden of Renegades Search and Rescue said that the team continues its search for eyewitnesses to assist in locating Govender. 'The search efforts intensified as more volunteers joined in to help find Govender, circulating a flyer and sharing his photograph on social media in the hopes of reaching a wider audience. As days progress, the determination to find Govender remains strong. The family hold onto faith that he would be found safe.'
Renegades appeal to fishermen, beachgoers and community members to assist the police with any information on Govender's whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact Montclair police on 031 462 6219. Alternatively contact 074 712 5855.
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