Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was mid-morning swim with her club off South Africa's east coast when a shark attacked and killed her. Her family shared the news with the BBC, describing what had been a routine outing that turned fatal.
Lochrenberg was a regular in the water, the kind of swimmer who shows up every morning without fail. That dedication to her daily routine is what makes the loss feel so sharp to those who knew her.
Our thoughts are with her family and her swimming community during this incredibly difficult time.
Originally published by BBC Africa.