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RESCUE  | Published: 4 July 2022

SEA RESCUE – Incidents this past week:

At 11h06, Wednesday, 29 June, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated to assist Eden 911 ambulance services, who were responding to a female who slipped an injured herself on the Half Collared Kingfisher Trail, 3 kilometres upstream from Ebb & ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 3 July 2022

Hermanus – Fatal drowning

NSRI Hermanus duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of 2 person's, appearing to be lifeless, floating in the water near to the Old Harbour, Hermanus. ...

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ANIMAL RESCUE  | Published: 29 June 2022

Penguin rescues: Helping happy feet

When an injured penguin was spotted on the beach in Jeffreys Bay, the NSRI stepped in to help. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 29 June 2022

NSRI volunteers commemorate Youth Month

We chat to four inspiring young NSRI volunteers about why they joined, their goals within the organisation and what Youth Month means to them. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 29 June 2022

Protecting our oceans

The NSRI’s conservation efforts are much like the ocean herself – there’s a lot going on that you might not see! ...

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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 29 June 2022

Station 8 Dad gives water safety class at his son’s school

As a trained coxswain and integral member of the NSRI Station 8 (Hout Bay) crew, Chris Wescott is used to dangerous situations and being ready for action – but receiving a request to give a talk on water safety at ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 29 June 2022

Shark spotting 101

Following the recent shark attack, we spoke to Sarah Waries from Cape Town’s acclaimed Shark Spotters programme – which works closely with the NSRI – to find out more about these misunderstood creatures, and what to do if you spot one. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 29 June 2022

Runaway boat leads to daring rescue

Equipment failure and unfavourable conditions proved to be the perfect recipe for danger for a boat that launched near the Krom River mouth. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 29 June 2022

Collaborative partnership saves lives

Gemini Marine came on board as a Strategic Partner in 2020, but the NSRI has enjoyed an exceptional relationship with the company for nearly 40 years. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 29 June 2022

Base Showcase – Station 15

In the 13th of a series of stories on NSRI bases around the country, we chat to a few crew members at Station 15 (Mossell Bay) to find out more about the base and its family of volunteers. ...

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