Donate Shop Find a Base Call for Help Now

NSRI EMERGENCY
OPERATION CENTRE (EOC)

087 094 9774
Donate Shop
Find a Base
NEWS / 22 DECEMBER 2016

Together we are better

21 Dec 191
Over the past week, and in response to the tragedy at the Wilderness Lagoon, local emergency services in the Wilderness area - including George Fire, Eden 911, Metro Rescue, Wilderness Life Guards, San Parks and the Blue Flag Ambassadors, NSRI Wilderness and our WaterWise Academy - got together to share ideas and train together. These men and women regularly work shoulder to shoulder on scene at emergencies, they know each other and respect each other. Yesterday, the focus was on combined practical training for NSRI and Lifeguards on rip current swims and rescue techniques, including working around and with rescue boats, and with children in such scenarios. In the process we built trust and shared systems and methods of communicating. During the training real life rescue unfolded and four Dutch tourists were saved.'We are in awe of the attitude and enthusiasm that the Blue Flag Beach Ambassadors bring. And we will continue to collaborate in any way feasible with all our colleagues in the rescue services.' said NSRI rescue swimmer Torsten Henschel.Pics: Liza Wigley21-dec-19121-dec-19821-dec-20021-dec-23321-dec-04921-dec-03021-dec-00921-dec-02421-dec-026

Follow Us!

Follow us
Next Article

A time for giving

Read More

You may also like

53557340543 d7069d56cd o
RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 21 OCTOBER 2026

NSRI – Richards Bay – Wednesday, 21 October. A maritime medical evacuation operation of 2 injured seafarers

Norman Rautenbach, NSRI Richards Bay station commander, said: At 14h29, Monday, 19 October, NSRI Richards Bay duty crew were placed on alert to prepare for a maritime medical evacuation operation for 3 male seafarers injured onboard a 292-meter bulk carrier ...

READ MORE
Andrew aveley knysna jaytee III
RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 20 OCTOBER 2026

Belgian tourist recovering after non-fatal drowning near Buffalo Bay

A 48-year-old man from Belgium is expected to be discharged from hospital today after a non-fatal drowning incident at a remote beach between Brenton-on-Sea and Buffalo Bay on Monday afternoon. The man, on a cycling holiday with his family, is ...

READ MORE
Station 43 Port Nolloth 01
RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 20 OCTOBER 2026

Mining vessel crew assisted after RHIB loses motor power

On Saturday morning, NSRI Port Nolloth volunteers on a routine training exercise responded when a local mining vessel raised concern for three of her crew who had gone ashore on their RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) and not been heard ...

READ MORE