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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Battling the elements: NSRI's teamwork and expertise in overcoming yacht towing challenges

The NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew demonstrated exceptional teamwork and coordination on 21 January when responding to a stranded sailing yacht at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 February 2025

A search is ongoing for a missing man

Police divers are continuing in an ongoing search for a man who went missing in the surf while swimming. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 10 February 2025

NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam – Body located and recovered

Arthur Crewe, NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam station commander, said: During ongoing search operations on Tuesday morning Police divers, assisted by NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam, Hartbeespoort SRU (Strategic Rescue Unit) and Hartbeespoort Marine Law Enforcement, located and recovered the body of a local ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 3 February 2025

Search continues for missing teen after tragic drowning at Umzumbe in KZN

Police divers are continuing in an ongoing search for a missing local male teenager at Umzumbe, KZN South Coast, where a man lost his life and a man has been hospitalised, family members, in a tragedy on Saturday. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 29 January 2025

Sailing Yachts Drift Ashore at Clifton 4th Beach

A sailing yacht run aground at Clifton 4th Beach is recovered safely, while a second sailing yacht self recovers after drifting into shallow water at Clifton 4th Beach. ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 28 January 2025

Ongoing search for a missing man: Scottburgh Point Main

A search is ongoing at Scottburgh Point Main Beach, KZN South Coast, where a man is reported missing. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

Technology and teamwork save lives

On Friday, 27 December 2024, a 14-year-old boy and two friends were rescued from a dangerous rip current at Strand Beach, thanks to swift action by lifeguards and the vigilant monitoring of a beach safety camera operator. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

Mother rescued from rip current praises NSRI

A harrowing rescue in Jongensfontein saw NSRI Stilbaai and local surfers team up to save a family of three swept out to sea by a powerful rip current. ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 23 January 2025

NSRI volunteers answer the call during the festive season

For many, the festive season is a time to relax and celebrate with family, but for the dedicated volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), it’s often one of the busiest times of the year. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

2024: NSRI reflects on a transformative year

The year 2024 marked a period of immense growth and transformation for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). ...

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