This year, the NSRI’s Water Safety project reached a momentous milestone: 3.5 million students educated! And Executive Director of Drowning Prevention, Dr Jill Fortuin, has no intention of slowing down… ...
On 16 September this year, NSRI honoured Saldanha Foods – part of the Terrasan Group – by naming the JetRib earmarked for Station 24 (Lambert’s Bay) Spirit of Saldanha. The certificate handover and naming ceremony was part of an annual ...
As events in recent months have highlighted, the need for beachgoers to be aware of the dangers of rip currents and how to safely attempt bystander rescue is more important than ever. ...
NSRI Lifeguard Training Coordinator Rebecca Carter-Smith recounts a recent rescue that – yet again – illustrates the value of the NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoys. ...
On 1 October, four members of the same family were saved from certain drowning by the quick-thinking and courageous actions of Port Alfred resident, Edward Gutsche. He shares the incredible story. ...
A Police Dive Unit are continuing in an ongoing search operation for a 15 year old local female who went missing in the water at Llandudno. ...
We caught up with NSRI Drowning Prevention Manager Andrew Ingram to learn more about the new beach camera volunteer programme being piloted in Herolds Bay. ...
With one of the NSRI’s longest serving volunteers at the helm and a wealth of rescue experience, the Richards Bay NSRI crew are well-equipped to serve this stretch of coastline. ...
At the beginning of October, NSRI stations around the country welcomed members of the public to their Open Day. People were able to ask questions, meet the crew, and find out more about the work the organisation does. ...
NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Willows Grove Resort tidal pool. NSRI Gqeberha rescue swimmers, Coastal Water Rescue, SA Police Services, EC Government Health EMS and Gardmed ambulance services responded. ...
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