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Police Divers Step Up Search for Missing Delft Teen at Bakoven

Authorities say an incoming high tide likely pulled him into the water.

Overview

  • The 18-year-old, identified by family as Nafees Isaacs, disappeared in the early hours of 27 September while on the rocks with friends.
  • NSRI, SAPS Water Policing and Diving Services, EMS Metro Rescue and City law enforcement have conducted extensive air, sea and shoreline operations using drones and a rescue craft.
  • SAPS dispatched additional diving teams on Monday as searches continued with no confirmed sightings or recovery.
  • Police have opened a case and the investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains active.
  • Relatives report he slipped after getting up to urinate, and say the ordeal has left the family traumatised.