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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 20 November 2024

NSRI prepares for the festive season: Key insights and station strategies

With the festive season fast approaching, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is ramping up its readiness to manage the influx of beachgoers and water users. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 20 November 2024

Life saving lessons: NSRI's Survival Swimming Programme empowers Makhanda learners

On Saturday, 19th October, St Andrew's College, in collaboration with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and Station 11 Port Alfred, launched an impactful series of Survival Swimming lessons at the DT Hudson Pool complex. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 20 November 2024

Prince William highlights NSRI's lifesaving work during Cape Town visit

On Thursday, 7 November, Prince William spent time with NSRI CEO Mike Vonk and members of the Simon's Town volunteer rescue crew, highlighting his deep connection to rescue and emergency services. ...

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PINK RESCUE BUOY  | Published: 20 November 2024

FEM-sponsored Pink Buoys: Lifesaving heroes with 23 rescues and counting

On 26 October 2024, Kleinmond Main Beach, Western Cape, saw two lifesaving rescues thanks to a Pink Rescue Buoy (PRB) sponsored by the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM). ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 20 November 2024

Festive gift packs: A heartfelt thank you to Survival Swimming Centre instructors

In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Fluidra recently donated Christmas gift packs to instructors at NSRI Survival Swimming Centres (SSCs) across the country. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 20 November 2024

Five years of life-saving success: Station 5 Durban's ORC medevac achievement

Station 5 Durban has distinguished itself over the past five years with its exceptional record of conducting over a hundred successful medical evacuations. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 20 November 2024

Station 51: The heart of NSRI’s inland rescues at Gariep Dam

Station 51 at Gariep Dam may be one of the most unique inland bases of the NSRI, but what truly sets it apart is the dedicated team behind it. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 18 November 2024

Several incidents across the country this weekend

NSRI teams were involved in a series of operations over the weekend, responding to incidents ranging from towing a whale carcass off the Kommetjie coast to assisting in rescue efforts in East London and on the KZN South Coast. ...

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SAFETY ALERT  | Published: 17 November 2024

Safety Alert : Spring Tides

NSRI, Police, lifeguards and emergency services are appealing to bathers to be cautious around the coastline.Spring tide, which peaked with full moon on Friday night at around midnight, causing the full moon Spring tide 2 daily higher than normal high ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 November 2024

Body of Missing Man Recovered Near Strandfontein, Linked to Sunrise Beach Incident

UPDATE - SUNRISE BEACH: The body of a man who was reported missing and suspected to be a case related to what was thought to be a female missing in the surf zone at Sunrise Beach, on Monday, was located ...

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