The search for missing 9-year-old Mbongi Esau from Macassar, who disappeared in a river, continued at the weekend.
Mbongi Esau from Smartie Town went missing at about 4.30pm on Thursday after he went for a swim with two friends.
Residents rallied behind Mbongi’s family, joining authorities in an extensive search.
Some teachers from Marvin Park Primary School, where Mbongi was doing Grade 3 also assisted in the search.
According to police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie, resources including police divers, a K9 unit and EMS rescue teams were dispatched.
“(The boy) was reported missing by his family early Friday morning after he and friends allegedly went for a swim.
“The friends later took members of the police (to) where he allegedly disappeared under the water. It is presumed that he had drowned.…
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