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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 23 January 2025

New rescue base enhances readiness for Station 35 Witbank volunteers

In a significant milestone for the NSRI and the community it serves, Station 35 Witbank volunteers have officially moved into their dedicated rescue base. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

Technology and teamwork save lives

On Friday, 27 December 2024, a 14-year-old boy and two friends were rescued from a dangerous rip current at Strand Beach, thanks to swift action by lifeguards and the vigilant monitoring of a beach safety camera operator. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 23 January 2025

Enhancing beach safety with integrated shark spotting systems

The NSRI's Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay has made significant strides in beach safety by integrating advanced beach safety cameras and shark alarm systems. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 23 January 2025

SASAR: The power of collaboration in search and rescue

The South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASAR) is vital for coordinating search and rescue (SAR) efforts across South Africa’s vast maritime and aeronautical zones. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 23 January 2025

Guardians of the waves: How NSRI lifeguards keep our beaches safe

Lifeguards are crucial to water safety, especially when beachgoers flock to the coastline during the festive season. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

Mother rescued from rip current praises NSRI

A harrowing rescue in Jongensfontein saw NSRI Stilbaai and local surfers team up to save a family of three swept out to sea by a powerful rip current. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

2024: NSRI reflects on a transformative year

The year 2024 marked a period of immense growth and transformation for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

Search operations, led by Police, are ongoing in 2 cases of missing persons:

In two cases, led by Police WPDS (Water Policing and Diving Services), assisted by NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam, Hartbeespoort SRU (Strategic Rescue Unit), Hartbeespoort Law Enforcement and Tshwane emergency services water rescue unit, search efforts are ongoing for two missing men ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 22 January 2025

A foreign sailing yacht that drifted ashore has been recovered

A Finnish couple have been assisted after their sailing yacht drifted ashore in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay. ...

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ANIMAL RESCUE  | Published: 21 January 2025

NSRI Urges Caution Following Seal Incident at Simon’s Town

Cape Town, [Monday 20 January 2025] – Following an incident involving a seal and freedivers off Simons Town’s Windmill Beach in False Bay, the NSRI wishes to acknowledge the swift response and ongoing efforts of the City of Cape Town ...

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