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RESCUES  | Published: 24 November 2024

A 12 year old girl deceased. A man is missing.

MONWABISI: A 34 year old local man is missing. A 12 year old local girl succumbed to fatal drowning. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 November 2024

UPDATE: KZN SOUTH COAST – Saturday, 23 November. Body of missing man located and recovered:

UPDATE - MARGATE PIER INCIDENT: At 08h39, Friday, 22 November, NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a body adrift offshore of Mazamba River Mouth. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 21 November 2024

UPDATE PENNINGTON BEACH INCIDENT: Saturday, 23 November. Body of missing teenager located and recovered:

UPDATE PENNINGTON BEACH INCIDENT: At 06h50, Friday, 22 November, NSRI Rocky Bay and the SA Police Services responded to Pennington Beach following reports of a body located on the beach. ...

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RESCUE  | Published: 20 November 2024

Diver rescued after 3 hours adrift at sea

A 59-year-old Spanish diver missing at Protea Banks was rescued after 3+ hours adrift. NSRI, aircraft, boats, and a TNPA helicopter located her safely 9 nautical miles away; she was uninjured. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 20 November 2024

NSRI prepares for the festive season: Key insights and station strategies

With the festive season fast approaching, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is ramping up its readiness to manage the influx of beachgoers and water users. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 20 November 2024

Life saving lessons: NSRI's Survival Swimming Programme empowers Makhanda learners

On Saturday, 19th October, St Andrew's College, in collaboration with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and Station 11 Port Alfred, launched an impactful series of Survival Swimming lessons at the DT Hudson Pool complex. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 20 November 2024

Prince William highlights NSRI's lifesaving work during Cape Town visit

On Thursday, 7 November, Prince William spent time with NSRI CEO Mike Vonk and members of the Simon's Town volunteer rescue crew, highlighting his deep connection to rescue and emergency services. ...

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PINK RESCUE BUOY  | Published: 20 November 2024

FEM-sponsored Pink Buoys: Lifesaving heroes with 23 rescues and counting

On 26 October 2024, Kleinmond Main Beach, Western Cape, saw two lifesaving rescues thanks to a Pink Rescue Buoy (PRB) sponsored by the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM). ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 20 November 2024

Festive gift packs: A heartfelt thank you to Survival Swimming Centre instructors

In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Fluidra recently donated Christmas gift packs to instructors at NSRI Survival Swimming Centres (SSCs) across the country. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 20 November 2024

Five years of life-saving success: Station 5 Durban's ORC medevac achievement

Station 5 Durban has distinguished itself over the past five years with its exceptional record of conducting over a hundred successful medical evacuations. ...

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