# Police diver dies in Robben Island training dive

Warrant Officer Dewald Vorster, 43, died during a training dive near Robben Island. Emergency efforts failed to save him despite rescue attempts. Police have opened an inquest into the incident.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/rip-police-diver-43-dies-in-robben-island-tragedy/

Image: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-10-30-rip-police-diver-43-dies-in-robben-island-tragedy.jpg.optimal.jpg

#robben #police #diving #cape

---

Canonical URL: https://qwibbit.com/q35300

Created: 2026-10-30T09:07:28.415884+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-30T09:07:28.415884+00:00

Board: 3

Origin: Syndicated

Original source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/rip-police-diver-43-dies-in-robben-island-tragedy/