South African navy joins search for missing girl, 6

The South African navy has joined the search operation for a missing six-year-old girl who disappeared while playing near a river in a village in the Eastern Cape province.

The girl, named Sarah, was last seen by her family on Saturday afternoon and despite extensive searches by the local community and police, she has not been found.

The South African navy has now deployed boats and divers to assist in the search effort, which is focused on the river and surrounding areas where Sarah was last seen.

Local authorities have urged anyone with any information on Sarah’s whereabouts to come forward, as her family waits anxiously for news of her safe return.