# 65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:49:12+00:00
- Category: World
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Tragedy struck at Orient Beach in KuGompo City when 65-year-old open-water swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally attacked by a shark. Despite the desperate efforts of fellow swimmers who rushed to assist her, she suffered life-threatening injuries to her arm and thigh, ultimately succumbing to her wounds. In response, local authorities promptly closed the beach and launched an investigation, as r

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