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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast

BBC World News·October 20, 2026·1 min read
Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast

Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was killed in a shark attack off South Africa's east coast. She was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family told the BBC. The incident highlights the risks of ocean swimming in the region, known for shark activity.

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