Donate Shop Call for Help Now Find a Base

NSRI EMERGENCY
OPERATION CENTRE (EOC)

087 094 9774
Stn 20 Shelly Beach
RESCUES  | Published: 16 May 2025

A man is missing after being swept out to sea in rip currents while swimming

SOUTHBROOM, KZN SOUTH COAST: Police divers (WPDS) and Police K9 Search and Rescue are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a man who went missing in the surf on Thursday. ...

Stn 14 Plett
RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 5 May 2025

Rescue Operations in Durban, West Coast, Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay:

DURBAN: 2 fishermen on fishing kayaks have been rescued after getting into difficulties. ...

Robberg Nature Reserve
RESCUES  | Published: 2 May 2025

Incidents at Robberg Nature Reserve:

A 45 year old female, from Gauteng, rescued at Robberg Nature Reserve on Monday, remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. ...

Stn 12 Knysna
RESCUES  | Published: 30 April 2025

A surf-skier rescued

KNYSNA: Jerome Simonis, NSRI Knysna station commander, said: ...

Nsri strandfontein
RESCUES  | Published: 29 April 2025

Good samaritan sadly deceased after assisting struggling paddler off Kalk Bay

A man tragically drowned while trying to help a capsized paddler off Kalk Bay. The paddler was rescued safely. Our deepest condolences go to the hero’s loved ones. ...

Gouritsmond
RESCUES  | Published: 29 April 2025

One man is deceased and a search is ongoing for a missing man

The body of one man has been recovered and one man remains missing after the local fishing boat that the two men had been on was located washed ashore East of Gouritsmond on Sunday. Police divers (WPDS - Water Policing ...

Stn 24 Lamberts Bay
RESCUES  | Published: 29 April 2025

2 fishermen found safe

Two local fishermen were safely towed to shore by NSRI after their boat broke down in dense fog near Twee Klip; prompt action and accurate location details ensured a swift rescue. ...

Channah Wilderness
RESCUES  | Published: 17 April 2025

Bravery in the surf: NSRI lifeguard honoured for rescuing a UK tourist at Wilderness Beach.

Wilderness – [16 April] NSRI lifeguard Channah van Coller has been formally recognised for her courageous rescue of a swimmer in distress at Wilderness Beach earlier this year. The NSRI Chief Executive Officer’s Letter of Appreciation was presented to Channah ...

Inland Flooding Thumb
RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 15 April 2025

When inland waters rise, NSRI teams respond swiftly

Earlier this March, heavy rains led to sudden flash flooding along the Klein Jukskei River in Randburg, prompting an urgent response from NSRI Gauteng and supporting inland stations. ...

Stn 24 Lamberts Bay
RESCUES  | Published: 14 April 2025

Lamberts Bay: 2 fishermen located deceased

At 18h45, Friday, 12 April, NSRI Lamberts Bay were alerted by Police to a fishing vessel overdue. Family members of 2 local fishermen, age 35 and 31, had alerted Police with concerns that the fishing vessel had not returned as expected. ...

News & Stories Categories