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British couple drowns in South Africa NI honeymoon couple drown in South Africa
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A young couple, understood to be from Northern Ireland, have drowned in South Africa. A couple in their 20s from Northern Ireland have drowned while on honeymoon in South Africa.
The 28-year-old man and 26-year-old woman were found on a beach at Plettenberg Bay on Friday. John and Lynette Rodgers, from Holywood in County Down, were found on a beach at Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape on Friday.
Efforts were made to resuscitate them, but they were declared dead at the scene. Their families have been informed. Efforts were made to resuscitate them, but they were declared dead at the scene.
It is understood they were from the Holywood area of County Down and were on honeymoon.
Rescue workers said sea conditions were rough at the time, with strong rip-currents in the water.Rescue workers said sea conditions were rough at the time, with strong rip-currents in the water.
It is believed the couple had gone for a swim shortly after arriving at the popular tourist resort. The couple were married at a church in Holywood last Saturday.
A local man raised the alarm at about 18:00 local time after discovering the man's body in shallow surf on Robberg Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute said. It is believed they had gone for a swim shortly after arriving at the popular tourist resort.
Two women walking along the beach found the woman's body about 200 metres away. A local man raised the alarm at about 18:00 local time after discovering the body of Mr Rodgers, 28, in shallow surf on Robberg Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute said.
The UK Foreign Office has confirmed the deaths of two British nationals. Two women walking along the beach found the body of Mrs Rodgers, 26, about 200 metres away.
"We are providing assistance to both families at this extremely difficult time, and will remain in contact with local authorities," a spokesperson added. The UK Foreign Office said it was providing assistance to both families "at this extremely difficult time, and will remain in contact with local authorities".