'They've got more problems in the city': East London skipper loses yacht but escapes harm in flood chaos
But owner considers himself lucky — others had it worse
02 June 2024 - 21:26
John Barry considers himself lucky — his yacht sank in the Buffalo River on Saturday night, but he’ll get it back. Other victims of the ferocious cut-off low weather system that swept across Buffalo City were not as lucky. At least two people died and several are still missing...
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