Tragedy Strikes South African Navy: 3 Personnel Lost in Submarine Accident

Three South African navy personnel have died and a senior officer is in critical condition after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck by big waves during a "vertical transfer" of supplies. The operation was called off and a rescue effort was launched, resulting in the recovery of all seven submariners, but three were pronounced dead. The incident occurred off the coast of Cape Town, which has been experiencing rough seas due to a "spring tide." An inquiry will be conducted into the failed operation and the resulting deaths.