Spencer Oldham, NSRI Hout Bay station commander, said: At 11h43, Sunday, 18 August, NSRI Hout Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Hout Bay Beach. ...
Mike Vonk, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 14h29, Saturday, 24 August, NSRI Wilderness were alerted to reports of a fisherman fallen and injured at Gwaing, near to George. ...
NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following reports received through a community Whatsapp group of a drowning in progress at Stilbaai, between Robberg Nature Reserve and Kranshoek, near Plettenberg Bay. ...
NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) was alerted by a bystander public member at Clifton 3rd Beach reporting an infant he had come across found washed up on the beach. ...
It’s strange how often a coincidence leads to a circle being closed. ...
The Capital Zimbali in Ballito set the stage for a night of celebration and recognition on 19 July, as the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) hosted its 57th Annual Awards Evening and AGM. ...
Unexpected situations at the beach can turn deadly within moments, especially when it comes to rip currents. ...
With spring just around the corner, paddlers eagerly anticipate their return to the water. ...
Drowning is a serious concern in South Africa, with an estimated 2 000 fatalities annually. ...
The NSRI is set to welcome Mike Vonk as its new Chief Executive Officer in October 2024. Mike succeeds Dr. Cleeve Robertson, who is retiring after an illustrious tenure of over 11 years. ...
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