We take a look at a few of the key findings from a recently-published study of fatal drownings in South Africa, conducted by the NSRI in conjunction with UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Department of Statistical Sciences. ...
Station 20 in Shelly Beach, on the lower south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is a thriving hub of sea rescue operations. The dedicated volunteers that serve this community truly bring to life the statement “teamwork makes the dream work”. ...
Fatal drownings in St Lucia and Port Edward ...
At 15h41, Sunday, 11 December, NSRI Oyster Bay duty crew were activated following reports from Fire and Rescue Services of a drowning in progress at Eerste Rivier Beach, Tsitsikamma, in dense fog and rough seas. ...
At 05h45, Friday, 9 December, NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam duty crew and SRU (Strategic Response Unit) were activated following reports of a vehicle semi-submerged in the Hartbeespoort Dam, near to the Dam wall. ...
Extensive search efforts for a teenager close to Monwabisi on the False Bay coast. ...
Primary school English and Social Science teacher Sanelisiwe Madukwana tells us the story of her heart-breaking loss and how learning survival swimming has helped her and her family heal. ...
On Saturday 5 November, Station 18 (Melkbosstrand) lifeguard, sea and shore crew gathered on the beach in front of the base for their annual commemoration swim-out. We chatted to station commander Hein Köhne about the history of the event and ...
On 19 October this year, the International Maritime Rescue Federation, a body dedicated to uniting and recognising search and rescue organisations around the globe, chose the NSRI’s Survival Swimming Centre to receive first place in the Innovation & Technology category ...
NSRI St Francis Bay crew are looking forward to their new base and the arrival of their 10.6m cabin RIB. ...
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