Police divers are continuing in an ongoing search for a missing local male teenager at Umzumbe, KZN South Coast, where a man lost his life and a man has been hospitalised, family members, in a tragedy on Saturday. ...
A sailing yacht run aground at Clifton 4th Beach is recovered safely, while a second sailing yacht self recovers after drifting into shallow water at Clifton 4th Beach. ...
In a significant milestone for the NSRI and the community it serves, Station 35 Witbank volunteers have officially moved into their dedicated rescue base. ...
On Friday, 27 December 2024, a 14-year-old boy and two friends were rescued from a dangerous rip current at Strand Beach, thanks to swift action by lifeguards and the vigilant monitoring of a beach safety camera operator. ...
The NSRI's Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay has made significant strides in beach safety by integrating advanced beach safety cameras and shark alarm systems. ...
The South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASAR) is vital for coordinating search and rescue (SAR) efforts across South Africa’s vast maritime and aeronautical zones. ...
Lifeguards are crucial to water safety, especially when beachgoers flock to the coastline during the festive season. ...
A harrowing rescue in Jongensfontein saw NSRI Stilbaai and local surfers team up to save a family of three swept out to sea by a powerful rip current. ...
The year 2024 marked a period of immense growth and transformation for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). ...
In two cases, led by Police WPDS (Water Policing and Diving Services), assisted by NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam, Hartbeespoort SRU (Strategic Rescue Unit), Hartbeespoort Law Enforcement and Tshwane emergency services water rescue unit, search efforts are ongoing for two missing men ...
Rescue Operations