Thanks to the keen eyes of a nine-year-old boy, the NSRI was able to locate two paddlers who got into difficulty offshore of Smitswinkelbaai. ...
Shark-bite kits are strategically placed at beach access points for use in the case of emergencies. We find out more about when they were introduced and how they can be used. ...
A trip to the beach turned into a lesson on the dangers of rip currents, as well as the value of a well-placed Pink Rescue Buoy for a group of learners at Swartvlei Beach. ...
There are countless stories of bravery and selflessness from the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal. We chatted to three of the many NSRI volunteers who took part in rescue operations. ...
The Survival Swimming programme at Hanover Park has become more than just a drowning prevention initiative. ...
The NSRI has partnered with the Discovery Vitality MoveToGive initiative, which means you can now donate your Discovery Miles to the NSRI. ...
In the 11th of a series of stories on NSRI bases around the country, we chat to a few crew members at Station 12 (Knysna) to find out more about the base and its family of volunteers. ...
Our NSRI Durban duty crew gathered at our NSRI Durban rescue base to prepare for an operation to assist uShaka Sea World to release a juvenile Albatross at sea. ...
In a recent factory fire in Gqeberha one of the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI’s) 4m JetRIBs tragically went up in flames. This craft had recently been given to the NSRI’s Gqeberha base (Station 6) and was in for engine ...
The Overberg region is known for its beautiful beaches, which are frequently enjoyed by locals as well as those who visit the area. With this mind, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has equipped their rescue station in Hermanus (Station ...
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