Remembered online by friends and colleagues for his kindness and compassion as a professional, Mthandazo was at a recreational soccer tournament on July 30 when he went for a swim with his son.
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“The current of water began to accelerate and although he was able to help his son out of the water, he was unable to get out on his own,” reads a fundraiser set up in his name. Trending Stories
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“Unfortunately he was swept away and his body has yet to be recovered.” Mthandazo moved to Vernon in January 2021 and took over the practice of Dr. Fred Dyck. The fundraiser shows he was the sole breadwinner and doesn’t have a large family locally, so his wife, Julia, and their two young sons will need a lot of support from the community. Story continues below ad
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Soon after, RCMP said police had aircraft, boats and drones in the area looking for the man and have yet to locate him. The RCMP’s underwater recovery team is also assisting in the search. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
