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Stn49 Mdumbi
RESCUES  | Published: 18 December 2025

Ongoing search at Hole-in-the-Wall after teen goes missing

Police divers (WPDS - Water Policing and Diving Services), Police K9 Search and Rescue and, at times, a Police helicopter, assisted by EC Government Health EMS and by NSRI Mdumbi, are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a teenager that ...

Stn5 Durban
RESCUES  | Published: 18 December 2025

NSRI Launches Search for Missing Teen at Umdloti Beach

Etienne van Zyl, NSRI Durban station commander, said: At 15h47, Wednesday, 17 December, NSRI Durban, NSRI Ballito and NSRI Umhlanga duty crews were activated following a request for assistance from eThekwini lifeguards, on the KZN Surf Rescue Network, at Umdloti ...

Stn23 Wildernes Thembalethu Rescue
RESCUES  | Published: 16 December 2025

Man Swept Off Rocks Near Thembalethu Remains Missing After Extensive NSRI Search

Jonathan Britton, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 16h13, Monday, 15 December, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following reports of a local man swept off rocks by waves while (we believe) gathering fishing bait, with friends, on the coastline ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 9 December 2025

The decisions behind every NSRI rescue

When the NSRI launches into heavy seas, the story the public sees is one of courage and fast-moving action. But behind every rescue is a quieter, more complex reality. One defined not only by bravery, but by judgement. The principle ...

Station23 Wilderness
RESCUES  | Published: 9 December 2025

Two Men Rescued from Rip Currents at Wilderness Beach

Jonathan Britton, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 13h12, Sunday, 7 December, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following reports from the George Municipal NSRI lifeguards at Leentjiesklip, Wilderness Beach, who were responding to 2 persons in distress in the ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 9 December 2025

NSRI supports Garmin (SOS) Assistance as a new layer of safety

For anyone heading onto the water – paddlers, surfers, sailors, kite boarders, surfski enthusiasts and more – safety is never a single action. It’s a combination of habits, tools, awareness and preparation. ...

Station42 Kleinmond
RESCUES  | Published: 8 December 2025

Two Non-Fatal Drowning Incidents in Kleinmond and Rooi Els Leave Four Hospitalised

Schalk Boonzaaier, NSRI Kleinmond station commander, said: At 09h42, Sunday, 7 December, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from Overstrand Law Enforcement officers reporting 2 children, females, age 10 and 11, one from De Doorns ...

Station2 Bakoven
RESCUES  | Published: 8 December 2025

Two Paddle Boarders Rescued Off Bakoven After Strong Winds Sweep Them Out to Sea

Roxy Taylor, NSRI Table Bay coxswain, said: At 12h53, Saturday, 6 December, NSRI Table Bay, NSRI Bakoven and the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network, were activated following eyewitness reports of 2 paddle boarders on a SUP (stand-up ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 6 December 2025

Beachgoer Rescues Father and Daughter Using NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy in Knysna

Jerome Simonis, NSRI Knysna station commander, said: At 13h15, Saturday, 6 December, NSRI Knysna duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Brenton on Sea Main Beach, Knysna. ...

Stn11 Port Alfred
RESCUES  | Published: 6 December 2025

Search Underway for Missing Person in Kowie River, Port Alfred

Aidan Wood, NSRI Port Alfred duty coxswain, said: At 14h06, Saturday, 6 December, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress in The Kowie River, Port Alfred. ...

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