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VIDEO / 8 DECEMBER 2014

Helena's story:

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A family and two friends were caught by Cape Town's South Easter while enjoying a paddle on a SUP and a canoe off Bakoven. Luckily the Bakoven Sea Rescue boat was on the water and could get to them fast.Make a cup of coffee and listen to Helena's story. Its not often that someone who has been rescued can tell their story like Helena does in this 10 minute video. You can watch the video on Youtube by clicking here.

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