JOHANNESBURG - The search is set to continue for 15 missing people suspected of having been swept away by flash floods in the Jukskei River in Johannesburg.
Two other people drowned during the church ritual.
READ: At least two dead, 15 missing after flash floods wash away church group
Reports suggest church members were conducting a baptism ritual in the river and were caught in a flash flood following heavy rains in the Bramley Park area.
Johannesburg EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, said search-and-rescue operations would continue on Sunday.
@CityofJoburgEMS @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety Search
— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) December 4, 2022
for Alex missing 15 continues this morning along the Juskei river stream 2 bodies recovered last night and one person was rescued recieved medical treatment on site later transported to the nearest health care facility. pic.twitter.com/375dlHPQgd