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Stn 11 Port Alfred
RESCUES  | Published: 12 August 2024

2 fishermen swept off the pier suffer severe injuries

Chris Pike, NSRI Port Alfred station commander, said: At 20h26, Thursday, 8 August, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports from a group of fishermen on East Pier, Kowie River Mouth, of a man emerging from the sea ...

Dr. Cleeve Robertson (left), Mike Vonk (right
NEWS  | Published: 8 August 2024

NSRI announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

The NSRI has the pleasure of announcing that Mike Vonk, with years of experience as an NSRI volunteer and Chief Executive Officer of the George Regional Hospital for the last 13 years, will succeed Dr. Cleeve Robertson as Chief Executive ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 8 August 2024

French U/18 Rugby Player Missing at Diaz Beach

All thoughts, care and compassion are with the family, friends and the French u/18 schools rugby squad following an incident on Wednesday where a 17 year old French Schools rugby team member went missing at Diaz Beach, Cape Point, Cape ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 23 July 2024

Successful dual medical evacuations by NSRI Mossel Bay: A triumph of teamwork and coordination

On the morning of Friday, 12 July, the NSRI Station 15 in Mossel Bay undertook two critical medical evacuation operations, showcasing exceptional coordination and dedication. ...

Milnerton
RESCUES  | Published: 22 July 2024

UPDATE: 2 young men missing in the surf at Milnerton

All care, compassion and condolences are conveyed to families and friends of a 19 year old local male teenager and a 20 year old local man, who went missing yesterday after, we believe, they had reportedly chased after a soccer ...

NSRI Melkbosstrand
RESCUES  | Published: 21 July 2024

UPDATE: An angler missing after reportedly being swept off rocks by a wave

The body of a man located at Small Bay and recovered by Police divers, from rocks on the shoreline at low tide, during the morning of Sunday, 21 July, may be that of a fisherman, an adult male, that went ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 18 July 2024

A Filipino injured male medically evacuated off a ship

Roy Wienand, NSRI Durban station commander, said: At 17h00, Tuesday, 16 July, NSRI Durban duty crew and Netcare 911 ambulance services, were alerted to prepare our NSRI rescue craft, MEX (Maritime Extrication) crew and Netcare 911 rescue paramedics, following a ...

Stn 5 Durban Medivac
RESCUES  | Published: 15 July 2024

An injured seafarer medically evacuated off a ship.

Clifford Ireland, NSRI Durban duty coxswain, said: At approximately 09h00, Saturday, 13 July, NSRI Durban received notification of a pending medical evacuation due to be carried out from a bulk carrier motor vessel that heading towards Durban from deep sea. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 9 July 2024

NSRI Richards Bay rescues man blown off course during rowing training

During a routine exercise on July 6, NSRI rescued Botswana rower Marc Germiquet off Richards Bay. Training for the "World’s Toughest Row," he requested assistance due to unexpected winds. Safely towed to shore, he joined the NSRI team for rugby ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 9 July 2024

Injured Seafarer Evacuated from Storm-Battered Vessel in False Bay

On July 7, NSRI and EMS teams executed a daring rescue of a 27-year-old injured seafarer from the vessel Rio Grande Express off False Bay. Despite severe storm conditions, the patient was safely evacuated and transported to the hospital. ...

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