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UNCATEGORIZED  | Published: 13 May 2020

Fisherman deceased following boating accident

At 19h01, Tuesday, 12th May, NSRI Mykonos duty crew were activated following reports from WC Government Health EMS of a man in difficulties on a small boat off-shore of Mosselbank, Paternoster.NSRI Mykonos dispatched a sea rescue vehicle, towing the sea ...

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WHALE RESCUE  | Published: 6 May 2020

Scarborough - Wednesday, 06th May. Response to entangled whale appearing to be in distress:

SCARBOROUGH:Ian Klopper, SAWDN team leader, said:At 16h31, Wednesday, 06th May, SAWDN (SA Whale Disentanglement Network) were activated following reports from a Scarborough resident of a whale appearing to be entangled in fishing rope and in distress off-shore of Scarborough.NSRI Kommetjie ...

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COMPETITION  | Published: 21 April 2020

Colouring in competition winners

Thank you to everyone who entered our colouring in competition and congratulations to the winners!Over 18: Chéan Gerber15 - 18: Joshua Shaefer10-14: Li-Marie Venter6-9: Aiden Kirsten5 and under: Haley PieterseYour prizes will be delivered to your door after lockdown. For ...

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MAGAZINE  | Published: 9 April 2020

SEA RESCUE Magazine - Autumn Issue 2020

Our SEA RESCUE Magazine, Autumn Issue 2020 has been published. The printed magazine will only be posted after the COVID-19 lockdown.Good news - you don't need to wait - the digital version is available for download and can be read ...

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COMPETITION  | Published: 8 April 2020

Sea Rescue colouring-in competition for the whole family

Here is a colouring-in competition for the whole family … some are more complicated than others - so you can choose the level of difficulty that suits you! You could be a lucky winner of a Sea Rescue goody-bag for ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 February 2020

Allan Cramb, Coxswain, Station Commander and former NSRI Operations Director has passed on.

Allan Cramb, Coxswain, Station Commander and former NSRI Operations Director has passed on, aged 68.Sincere condolences are conveyed to his family by all at NSRI.Allan dedicated his adult life to Sea Rescue. He was a founding member of Station ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 25 February 2020

The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival 2020

South Africa’s oldest and foremost comedy festival showcasing the best local stand-up comedians together with top international variety acts returns to The Baxter Theatre between 15 June and 12 July 2020. It’s Cape Town’s winter comedic talent and a great ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 23 February 2020

Blessing of JetRIB Sharon at Station 16 Strandfontein:

Supporters, volunteers, family, friends and members of Western Cape Disaster Management gathered this morning to bless and launch Station 16 Strandfontein's new JetRIB, Sharon.Congratulations!Thank you to the Western Cape Disaster Management for their continued support and partnership. You can read ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 23 February 2020

Western Cape Surf Champs 2020

This weekend saw all the Surf Lifesaving Clubs in the Western Cape compete in the Western Cape Surf Lifesaving Champs in Milnerton. Sea Rescue was represented for two Surf Rescue Swimmers from the Melkbosstrand Rescue Station, Station 18. The Clubs ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 27 January 2020

Beware of Rip currents.

This picture shows very clearly what rip currents look like from above. The water flows in towards the beach over sandbanks (It is a lighter colour and the waves break evenly over these areas). The water that hits the beach ...

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