New Hanover floods: Rescue teams introduce drones

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The body of a woman swept away by floodwaters in New Hanover has been successfully retrieved.

Drone technology was used to locate her remains, while search and rescue teams relied on trackers and Tractor Loader Backhoes to dig through debris and sand along the river.

The middle-aged woman is one of three people who were reported missing after heavy rains battered the uMshwathi Local Municipality on Sunday evening.
24 Nov 2025 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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