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RESCUES  | Published: 29 April 2025

2 fishermen found safe

Two local fishermen were safely towed to shore by NSRI after their boat broke down in dense fog near Twee Klip; prompt action and accurate location details ensured a swift rescue. ...

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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 23 April 2025

A story of survival and loss

On the 13th of June, a fishing trip off Saunders Rocks, Sea Point, took a devastating turn when a boat capsized. ...

Channah Wilderness
RESCUES  | Published: 17 April 2025

Bravery in the surf: NSRI lifeguard honoured for rescuing a UK tourist at Wilderness Beach.

Wilderness – [16 April] NSRI lifeguard Channah van Coller has been formally recognised for her courageous rescue of a swimmer in distress at Wilderness Beach earlier this year. The NSRI Chief Executive Officer’s Letter of Appreciation was presented to Channah ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 17 April 2025

Celebrate Volunteer Recognition Day — Honouring the Heartbeat of the NSRI

Sunday, 20 April, marks Volunteer Recognition Day, a day set aside globally to celebrate the extraordinary spirit of volunteerism. At the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), that spirit has been at the heart of everything we do since our very beginning. ...

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RESCUE SWIMMERS  | Published: 15 April 2025

NSRI highlights spike in drownings and how to avoid them

NSRI crews are seeing a worrying trend across South Africa’s coastline: An increase in drowning in progress (DIP) incidents. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 15 April 2025

Outfit your team, save a life

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Supporter Store’s Corporate Wear collection is more than just apparel – it’s an opportunity to wear your support and make a tangible difference in life-saving efforts. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 15 April 2025

Survival Swimming reaches N’duli Primary

As the summer season draws to a close, so too does another successful chapter of the NSRI’s Survival Swimming programme in Ceres. While hundreds of children benefited from weekly lessons in the municipal pools, one school, N’duli Primary, unfortunately, could ...

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TRAINING  | Published: 15 April 2025

The gut-wrenching realities of medical evacuations

In recent years, the NSRI has seen a rise in the need to perform medical evacuations (medevacs) for injured or ill crew members aboard large vessels like container ships and tankers. ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 15 April 2025

Stay safe on the trails: NSRI's guide to hiking preparedness

South Africa’s diverse landscapes offer some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world – but they also present serious risks for those who set out unprepared. ...

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ANIMAL RESCUE  | Published: 15 April 2025

The lasting impact of the NSRI – A dolphin, a fire, and a devoted supporter

We often picture boats cutting through waves to reach people in peril when we think of rescue missions. But sometimes, it’s a dolphin on a quiet beach – or a house fire in the early hours of Christmas Eve – ...

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