Police in Heidedal has opened an enquiry docket following the possible drowning of a 20-year-old male at a quarry behind the Twin City Mall.
The incident is alleged to have occurred on Thursday, 16 October 2025, when the victim and two companions went to the quarry to swim.
The 20-year-old reportedly jumped into the water, was quickly overwhelmed, and tragically drowned.
Heidedal police were immediately called to the scene and summoned the Bloemfontein Diving Unit.
An intensive search commenced around the area where the victim was last seen but had to be called off late in the evening due to poor light conditions.
The search resumed the following day Friday, 17 October 2025. The Welkom Diving Unit was also brought in to assist with the operation.
Divers worked until approximately 12:00 midday, at which point it was determined that the body may have been carried by currents or rolled to a deeper section of the quarry, estimated to be about 50 meters down. #SouthAfrica #FreeState #Drowning
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