Six drowned of the coast of Swakopmund after the skipper of the boat allegedly experienced technical problems, resulting the boat to take on water and capsized leaving 6 dead.

The coastal town of Swakomund was struck with tragedy late yesterday afternoon after a ski boat run into trouble and sank, taking at least 6 of her 7 passengers with her. According to sources the only survivor swam almost a mile to shore to seek assistance, but this effort was in vein as 6 of his fellow anglers drowned.