South Africa: At least 17 people were found dead at nightclub

At least 17 young people were found dead at a nightclub in South Africa.

The bodies were found in Enyobeni Tavern, a popular tavern in the Scenery Park neighborhood of the Eastern Cape.

The victims are apparently all between the ages of 18 and 20 were among the dead.

Local media said the death toll could be as high as 22 and it is speculated that those who died were exposed to some kind of poison or died during a rush.

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