Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
Summary
A 65-year-old South African woman named Janine Lochrenberg died after a shark attacked her while she was swimming off the east coast near KuGompo City. This is the first recorded fatal shark attack in South Africa this year, and the beach where it happened has been closed.Key Facts
- Janine Lochrenberg was swimming with her open water club when the shark attacked around 8 a.m. local time.
- She was bitten on her thigh and upper arm and died before being brought to shore.
- Lochrenberg wore a magnetic shark repellent band on her ankle during the swim.
- Shark attacks are rare in South Africa, with about 10 fatal cases since 2012.
- Lochrenberg was a retired medical physicist and a strong, experienced swimmer.
- Her partner and sister described her as brave and deeply connected to the water.
- Two beaches, including the attack site at Orient Beach, were closed by authorities after the incident.
- This was the first fatal shark incident recorded in South Africa this year.
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