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NEWS  | Published: 19 March 2025

Life saving innovation: How NSRI volunteers are transforming search and rescue

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) thrives on the dedication of its volunteers, whose innovation and expertise continue to transform search and rescue (SAR) operations. ...

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TRAINING  | Published: 19 March 2025

The NSRI training team’s journey of dedication and unity

At the core of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) lies a dedicated team committed to shaping the skills of rescue crews. ...

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DROWNING PREVENTION  | Published: 19 March 2025

Enhancing safety for small-scale fishers

From 11 to 14 February 2025, the NSRI hosted a Fisherfolk Community Project workshop in Hout Bay, Western Cape. ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 19 March 2025

NSRI brings water safety education to Leentjiesklip Holiday Resort

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) played a vital role in promoting water safety during two eventful weekends at Leentjiesklip Holiday Resort in Langebaan. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 19 March 2025

Saving lives through water safety: The impact of a vital donation

A generous donation of over R500 000 will significantly enhance the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) efforts in Water Safety Education, the placement of Pink Rescue Buoys (PRBs), and lifeguard shifts on key beaches. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 March 2025

NSRI Beach Safety Cameras: A secure safety tool

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has long been a beacon of safety along South Africa's coastlines. In recent years, we have harnessed technology to enhance our life-saving capabilities, notably through the implementation of the Beach Safety Camera Network Project. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 19 March 2025

A second chance: The 216th rescue with NSRI’s Pink Buoy Initiative

On 16 February, Klein Brak Beach became the scene of a distressing ordeal that underscored the immense value of life and the importance of preparedness in moments of crisis. ...

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 | Published: 19 March 2025

Body of an unidentified man recovered in Plettenberg Bay

The body of an unidentified man, sadly deceased, was recovered from the surf zone. The circumstances remain unclear, and the police are investigating. Police have opened an inquest docket. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 March 2025

British man caught in rip currents rescued by an NSRI George Municipal lifeguard

Darren Sutton, from the UK, has commended an NSRI George Municipal lifeguard whose actions contributed to his life being saved at Wilderness Beach on Friday after he found himself caught in a rip current while swimming. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 16 March 2025

Four rescued after their boat capsizes near Hermanus

At 12h40, Saturday, 15 March, NSRI Hermanus duty crew, while recovering rescue craft from a routine training exercise at NSRI Hermanus station 17 rescue base, were activated following eyewitness reports of a craft appearing to be capsized, with people at ...

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