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PHOTOS  | Published: 16 September 2018

Boat assisted

Garth Dominy, NSRI Wilderness deputy station commander, said:At 09h30, Sunday, 16th September, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following reports from a member of the public of a rubber-duck drifting towards shore and towards rocks with 3 men onboard off-shore ...

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PHOTOS  | Published: 16 September 2018

First ATV operators qualify

Our first All Terrain Vehicle operators course hosted at Station 16 Strandfontein with Clint, Arno, Owen, Grant, Robin, Bradley and Dermot with Stewart Seini. Congratulations.All NSRI rescue crew, around the country, are unpaid volunteers. ...

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PHOTOS  | Published: 16 September 2018

A busy day at JBay

It was a busy afternoon for Station 37 JBay. Lifeguard surf rescue training, Junior Academy learning how to deal with marine standings and Sea Rescue crew practicing rescue techniques.All NSRI Lifeguards, rescue crew and juniors are unpaid volunteers. Sea Rescue ...

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NEWS  | Published: 15 September 2018

33 reported cases of tragic drownings while crossing rivers

In 2018 so far, there have been 33 reported cases of fatal drowning in an attempt to cross a river, most of which are males who live in KZN and the Eastern Cape.14 of these tragic deaths have been children ...

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NEWS  | Published: 12 September 2018

Teaching children what to do in an emergency

Nicole went to speak to the learners at Koekenaap Primary School in the Matzikama region. One of the Grade 3 learners sadly drowned in May this year, in a local oxidation pond. Nicole noticed how protective the older children were ...

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NEWS  | Published: 11 September 2018

Feedback from our full time training course, piloted in June

At the end of June, we trialed our first full-time rescue course for sea going crew. The course was hosted at NSRI Still Bay and applications were open to the public as part of a recruitment drive to help boost ...

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NEWS  | Published: 11 September 2018

Recruitment drive and sea rescue course in Lamberts Bay

Volunteers needed in Lambert's Bay.Sea Rescue is hosting a recruitment drive for sea-going rescue crew in Lambert's Bay. If you are interested, we will be holding interviews on Thursday 20th September.The successful candidates will go through a training course which ...

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PHOTOS  | Published: 11 September 2018

Tourist is rescued after a fall while hiking in Plett

Robbie Gibson, NSRI Plettenberg Bay deputy station commander, said:At 13h23, Tuesday, 11th September, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a female suffering injuries following a fall on the Robberg Nature Reserve hiking trail.Our NSRI medical crew ...

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NEWS  | Published: 10 September 2018

Visiting Schools

Our Water Safety instructors create an interactive learning experience, which allows students to have fun while gaining valuable knowledge. Children are so appreciative of this education, and feel better prepared when they are near water. A few of the latest ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 9 September 2018

ARCH NSRI Adventure Day 4x4 Tour

We had a fantastic day at the ARCH NSRI Adventure Day and 4x4 Tour yesterday. Once a year we are given unique access to the Koeberg Nature Reserve dunes and each year it is a sell out event.Despite a bit ...

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