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New Moon Spring Tide Alert
SAFETY ALERT  | Published: 31 December 2024

New Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges coastal communities and visitors to exercise caution during the upcoming new moon spring tide, which will peak on 31 December 2024, as it significantly impacts tidal conditions. ...

Kleinmond Station 42
RESCUES  | Published: 30 December 2024

NSRI – HANGKLIP – Monday, 30 December. Body recovered by Police

At 07h35, Sunday, 29 December, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were alerted following eyewitness reports of a body of a man appearing to be washed ashore at Blokbaai, Hangklip. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 30 December 2024

NSRI – Port Shepstone – Monday, 30 December. A teenager is missing:

Melodie Herrmann, NSRI Shelly Beach duty controller, said: At 16h59, Sunday, 29 December, NSRI Shelly Beach duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Sea Park Beach, Port Shepstone. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 28 December 2024

NSRI beach safety camera contributes to saving the life of a teenager

On Friday, CoCT Strand lifeguards saved a 14-year-old boy and assisted two friends caught in a rip current at Strand Beach. NSRI Beach Safety Cameras spotted the emergency, and the CoCT lifeguards responded within minutes. ...

Kabeljousairjn
RESCUES  | Published: 27 December 2024

Fisherman saves teen, drowning claims another at Kabeljous River Mouth

A fisherman saved a 13-year-old boy caught in a rip current at Kabeljous River Mouth by reeling him in with his fishing line. Sadly, a second teen, 19, was found unresponsive and declared deceased. ...

Swartskop river bridge
RESCUES  | Published: 27 December 2024

Tragedy in Gqeberha as two separate incidents claim lives

A child drowned near Swartkops River Bridge on Christmas Day, while a fisherman was found deceased on Seaview’s shoreline the next morning. Authorities recovered both bodies, and investigations are underway. ...

Jagerswalk fishhoek
RESCUES  | Published: 26 December 2024

Man drowns at Fish Hoek after jumping from rocks

A 36-year-old man is deceased after jumping off the rocks at Jager's Wallk near Fish Hoek beach. ...

Hartbeespoort Dam
RESCUES  | Published: 26 December 2024

Body of a man recovered at Hartbeespoort Dam

At 16h14, Tuesday, 24 December, NSRI Hartbeespoort dam duty crew were activated following reports of a man missing in amongst Hyacinth while fishing from a canoe in the vicinity of Kosmos, Hartbeespoort Dam. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 December 2024

Eastern Cape Multiple Water Incidents: 2 children in a fatal drowning and a child recovering following a non-fatal drowning

MORGAN BAY: On Sunday, 15 December, NSRI Kei Mouth duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Morgan Bay Lagoon, Eastern Cape. ...

Hartbeespoort Dam
RESCUES  | Published: 23 December 2024

Tragic Loss: Community Mourns the Passing of Missing Toddler

Arthur Crewe, NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam station commander, said: At 04h00, Friday, 20 December, NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam duty crew were activated by the SA Police Services to assist in an ongoing search for a 2 year old male toddler reported missing ...

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