Nine dead after flash floods in South Africa wash away worshippers during river 'baptism'

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Nine dead after flash floods in South Africa wash away worshippers during river 'baptism'
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The tragedy happened during a religious ceremony, thought to be a baptism or cleansing ritual, on the Jukskei River in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday afternoon.

At least nine people have died and eight others are missing after a group of worshippers were swept away by a flash flood during a religious ritual in Johannesburg.

Two bodies were recovered on Saturday evening, and a further seven were found when the rescue mission resumed on Sunday morning.

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