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RESCUES  | Published: 3 May 2023

Surfer stable, in good spirits and in good care after being bitten by a shark while surfing

SEA RESCUE – JEFFREYS BAY – Wednesday, 3 May. Surfer stable, in good spirits and in good care after being bitten by a shark while surfing: ...

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RESCUE SWIMMERS  | Published: 3 May 2023

WATCH: NSRI rescue swimmer assist in the rescue of 2 ladies from a sinking car in Hawaii

An NSRI Hout Bay rescue swimmer, on holiday to Hawaii, together with a South African friend, living in Hawaii, and a fellow sailor, assist 2 ladies from a car sinking in a harbour ...

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SAFETY ALERT  | Published: 2 May 2023

MDUMBI – Shark incident

At approximately 14h00, Monday, 1 May, NSRI were notified of a man reported to have been bitten by a shark while free diving at Mdumbi. ...

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SAFETY ALERT  | Published: 2 May 2023

PLETTENBERG BAY: A safety appeal

NSRI Plettenberg Bay would like to commend the swift actions of a concerned eyewitness and our dedicated Coast Watcher team, following reports of a man on a sea kayak appearing to be getting into some difficulties offshore of the Beacon ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 1 May 2023

Monday, 1 May. Multiple incidents

In Strand: NSRI Gordon's Bay responds to kite surfer in difficulty and two lives saved when a boat capsizes. Also at Shelly Beach: a local dive charter boat with steering mechanical failure assisted. Additionally, at Clifton: NSRI Bakoven and NSRI ...

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VIDEO  | Published: 24 April 2023

WATCH: East London man rescued off Bantry Bay

Thanks to the swift response from NSRI Station 3 (Table Bay), a swimmer struggling in choppy waters was safely retrieved. ...

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WINNERS  | Published: 24 April 2023

WATCH: The first R100 000 winner draw of 2023!

Congratulations to Nick Holleman from Cape Town, who was the lucky winner of the first of three R100 000 draws this year. ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 24 April 2023

Queen Mary II departs from Durban

Guests of the NSRI were recently treated to a spectacular view of this seafaring giant setting off on the next leg of her journey. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 24 April 2023

Making headway: Survival Swimming Programme update

As the season draws to a close, Drowning Prevention Project Coordinator Nazreen Adams shares some highlights and gives us an update on her team’s progress. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 24 April 2023

Richards Bay doyenne for sale: 12m Lochin

“She has incredible stability in rough conditions,” says Richards Bay station commander Mike Patterson, who has relied on The Spirit of Richards Bay for hundreds of rescues over the past 37 years. ...

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