Donate Shop Call for Help Now Find a Base

NSRI EMERGENCY
OPERATION CENTRE (EOC)

087 094 9774
On Saturday, the 11th of February, Station 14 Plettenberg Bay had the privilege of spending a few hours with the Adopt a Swimmer kids.Ross Badenhorst crew member at Station 14 Plettenberg Bay reports:What an incredible group of kids that are from all different walks of life. They were so attentive and eager to learn and listened to everything we had to teach them. They have already been given a good grounding with Louise from the Adopt a swimmer program, but at that age there is always more to learn. The day started off by giving the kids a quick tour of the station, the boats and other equipment we use to perform rescues. From there we moved upstairs, for a short talk on water safety.We explained what rip currents are and how to escape the grip of the rip, how to remember emergency numbers, what to do if someone is in difficulty, and to have a plan in place when visiting the beach, rivers or lagoons. The course is based on the WaterWise program set out by NSRI nationally.We showed them three short video clips where they sat dead still, absorbing all we were teaching them. After the videos, we gave them a basic lesson in CPR and what to do if they came across someone who is unresponsive.We then went down to the sea, where we showed them the rescue noodles, which can be found at all major beaches and lagoons in our area, and demonstrated how they can be used to save and assist someone in trouble.It is great to see the initiative by Louise, teaching these youngsters so much, and to see all her hard work paying off. To the adopt a swimmer kids, it was a pleasure to have you come and visit us, and keep up your hard work in the pool and ocean. Remember to teach others what you have learnt with us as it is so important to teach water wise and safety at a young age.Below are some images of the day:Plettenberg Bay crewmember, Ross demonstrating CPR Plettenberg Bay crewmember demonstrating CPRIMG_9439IMG_9440IMG_9519IMG_9438
Next Article

NSRI help fire fighters and find submerged vehicle

Read More

You may also like

Stranfonteinbeach2
RESCUES  | Published: 7 December 2023

Fatal drowning at Strandfontein Beach on False Bay

There was a fatal drowning off Strandfontein beach after a young woman was caught in a rip current while swimming with a friend. ...

Survival Swimming long street 1345
SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 5 December 2023

Survival Swimming Lesson Locations | NSRI Summer Safety

Dive into safety this summer with NSRI's Survival Swimming lessons! Join us across South Africa to equip yourself with life-saving skills. Learn essential techniques to stay safe around water. Don't just enjoy the summer, embrace it with confidence. ...

Wilderness 5992
RESCUES  | Published: 3 December 2023

Multiple Incidents Involving The Rescue Of Children

NSRI Kleinmond medics and rescue swimmers, Overstrand Fire and Rescue Services, the SA Police Services, and WC Government Health EMS responded to Kleinmond Lagoon to reports from Overstrand Municipality of a drowning in progress in the lagoon. On arrival on ...