Swimming Pools in the Kruger Park

[Alf]

Maybe i must go and check

[Peter Betts]

Shingwedzi pool open!

Thank Goodness I am there for 3 weeks in hot Sept

[Richprins]

Kruger National Park
@SANParksKNP
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Please note:
- guests are hereby informed that the Shingwedzi Rest Camp swimming pool that was temporarily closed and inaccessible is currently open. Guests can now utilise the pool.

[RogerFraser]

https://lowvelder.co.za/712277/knp-gues ... NOLIENmz98

KNP guest injured after diving into Shingwedzi pool
The guest has been rushed to hospital in Phalaborwa.

The Kruger National Park announced on its Twitter page that a guest was seriously injured after he dived into the pool at Shingwedzi Rest Camp today.

The park said, “He has been rushed to hospital in Phalaborwa for medical attention.
“Guests are reminded to follow the rules and regulations of every pool in the camps, which clearly states that people should not dive into pools.

This is a developing story.

[Richprins]

[Peter Betts]

But its a DEEP Pool at Shingwedzi and you can see the bottom ..The sad case probably dived in the 1 foot deep Kiddies section

[Richprins]

Punda Maria pool open!

[RogerFraser]

https://www.sapeople.com/2022/07/17/chi ... ming-pool/

A nine-year old boy tragically drowned at a swimming pool in the Kruger National Park yesterday, Saturday 16 July 2022.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) management today conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the family who were visiting the Kruger with their child.

The drowning incident took place at the Skukuza day visitor area late on Saturday afternoon.

According to reports from the security officer, he noticed the deceased child floating in the pool while he was doing his rounds. The officer immediately jumped into the pool, pulled the young boy out, and performed CPR while waiting for medical assistance.


Unfortunately the patient was pronounced deceased by the Skukuza Residential Doctor who attended to the incident. « Reports suggest that the deceased was with his family, visiting the KNP at the time of the incident, » SANParks said in a statement on Sunday.

The South African Police Services (SAPS) were notified and their forensics team removed the body after collecting evidence they needed at the scene. An inquest docket has been opened by the police and the results of the investigation will be communicated to the next of kin in due course.

The names of the family members and the deceased are being withheld for privacy.

[Lisbeth]

Is there an all-time guard at the pools in Kruger or do you use it at your own responsibility?

[Richprins]