Niël Terblanché
The Namibian Police in the Erongo Region have confirmed that missing police officer George Hamanja Isaacks has been found in good health.
He was discovered alive and well at a house in Kuisebmond on Wednesday morning.
Inspector Judith Shomongula, the regional police spokesperson, said Isaacks was located safely after disappearing in Walvis Bay last Friday.
Isaacks had travelled to Walvis Bay for official duties. His colleagues last saw him around 14:00 on Friday. Thereafter, he had no contact with anyone.
At the time of his disappearance, Isaacks was wearing khaki trousers, a shirt, a blue jean jacket, and a grey and white cap. People describe him as having a light complexion.
His discovery ended speculation that he might have been the person seen entering the Atlantic Ocean in Swakopmund on Saturday.
The search for that individual is still ongoing.
Witnesses reported that the man at the beach, who had a light complexion, walked along the shore before jumping into the sea.
He was wearing a red T-shirt, blue trousers, a grey cap, and black sunglasses.
The sunglasses were later found on a bench near the water.
Shomongula urged anyone who may have a missing relative or friend matching that description to contact the police.
She said Detective Chief Inspector Dino Skrywer can be reached at 081 422 3210 and Detective Warrant Officer Epson Ronnie Gariseb at 081 203 1808. People can also report information at the nearest police station.
Shomongula thanked the public for helping to find Isaacks and called for increased awareness along the beaches of Swakopmund to assist in locating the possible drowning victim.
