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2025 02 23 Fransmanshoek
RESCUES  | Published: 24 February 2025

Tragic Loss at Sea: NSRI Recovers Fisherman’s Body Off Fransmanshoek

At 15h17, Friday, 21 February, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a body floating in the water offshore of Fransmanshoek. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

From rescue to resolution: Pablo Nart’s desire to make surfski safer for all

Surfski paddling is an exhilarating sport that requires skill, awareness, and respect for the power of the ocean. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Capturing courage: The NSRI Photo of the Month initiative

A picture is worth a thousand words, but some images tell stories that words simply cannot. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Through the lens of Konrad Stöhr: A photographer’s journey with the NSRI

For German photographer Konrad Stöhr, the vast and unpredictable waters of South Africa's coastline became the perfect canvas for his latest photographic project. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Paula Armstrong: From NSRI Rescuer to Open Water Conqueror

For Paula Armstrong, the ocean has always been more than just water – it's a place of challenge, resilience, and deep connection. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI’s ORC Programme moves forward with Hull 7

The NSRI is entering an exciting phase in its Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) programme, with Hull 7 scheduled to come out of the mould at the end of February. ...

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DROWNING PREVENTION  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI Drowning Prevention: Expanding efforts to save lives

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) continues its vital mission to prevent drownings across South Africa. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 19 February 2025

A lifesaving partnership: DisChem Foundation supports NSRI’s mission

The power of community, dedication, and generosity was on full display when the DisChem Foundation made a generous donation to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 February 2025

A search is ongoing for a missing man

Police divers are continuing in an ongoing search for a man who went missing in the surf while swimming. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 10 February 2025

NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam – Body located and recovered

Arthur Crewe, NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam station commander, said: During ongoing search operations on Tuesday morning Police divers, assisted by NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam, Hartbeespoort SRU (Strategic Rescue Unit) and Hartbeespoort Marine Law Enforcement, located and recovered the body of a local ...

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