Mark Hughes, a cornerstone of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), has retired after 46 years of service that began in 1978. ...
On Sunday, 10 November, an extraordinary display of teamwork and precision unfolded as a 72-year-old German tourist was airlifted from the cruise liner Aida after suffering a medical emergency. ...
The recent successful rescue of a Spanish diver who went missing during a dive on 20 November serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preparation, swift action, and collaboration in ensuring diver safety. ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute is thrilled to announce the reprint of Into a Raging Sea, a compelling collection of short stories co-authored by Tony Weaver and Andrew Ingram. ...
From December 12, 2024, to January 18, 2025, you can donate your Ðiscovery Miles through the Discovery app or Discovery Bank app. This is a unique opportunity to turn your fitness achievements into life-saving contributions that directly support three vital projects: ...
At 12h36, Tuesday, 10 December, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) were alerted by Police reporting a local 17 year old male suspected to be missing in the water at Clanwilliam Dam. ...
Ryan Holmes, NSRI Gordons Bay station commander, said: At 09h01, Tuesday, 10 December, NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew and the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Strand Beach. ...
Monica Maroun, NSRI Kei Mouth station commander, said: During ongoing search efforts at Kei River Mouth, on Monday afternoon, 9 December, the SA Police Services, Police K9 Search and Rescue (Police divers and Police K9 team), assisted by NSRI rescue ...
Stéfan Grové, NSRI Stilbaai station commander, said: At 15h51, Sunday, 8 December, NSRI Stilbaai duty crew were activated following reports from the SA Police Services of a drowning in progress in the Goukou River, near to the Goukou River Mouth ...
At 13h41, Saturday, 7 December, NSRI Simonstown duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from Police reporting eyewitnesses who had happened upon a body on the shoreline, in shallow surf, in amongst rocks, at Fisherman's Beach, Simonstown. ...
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