Body of girl who went missing at Gqeberha beach recovered

CAPE TOWN - A body of a 12-year-old girl has been found at the Nelson Mandela Bay Beach in Gqeberha.
 
The National Sea and Rescue Institute (NSRI) said that the 12-year-old was reported missing on Thursday.
 
According to the NSRI, the young girl disappeared in the water while swimming in the surf zone.
 
NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, said that all efforts to resuscitate her failed.
 
"Sadly, she was declared deceased. The body of the child has been taken into the care of the police and government health pathology services. Condolences are conveyed to the family and friends of the deceased child."