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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 ...

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 ...

Brenton on Sea Main Beach Knysna
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. ...

Station 12 Knysna
RESCUES  | Published: 6 December 2025

Good Samaritan Saves 74-Year-Old in Buffalo Bay Non-Fatal Drowning

Jerome Simonis, NSRI Knysna station commander, said: At 12h18, Friday, 5 December, NSRI Knysna duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Buffalo Bay Main Beach. ...

Station3 Table Bay
RESCUES  | Published: 4 December 2025

Man Drowns at Table Bay Port; Child Rescued and Hospitalised

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident at the Port of Table Bay, Duncan Docks, on Thursday. ...

Stn42 Kleinmond
RESCUES  | Published: 3 December 2025

NSRI Kleinmond Responds to Non-Fatal Drowning of Local Child

Schalk Boonzaaier, NSRI Kleinmond station commander, said: At 17h20, Tuesday, 2 December, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following reports of a non-fatal drowning in the vicinity of Main Beach, Kleinmond. ...

Hermanus New Harbour
RESCUES  | Published: 3 December 2025

Condolences After Teen Drowns Near Hermanus New Harbour

Condolences are conveyed to family and friends of a local 17 year old male sadly deceased following a drowning accident near to the Hermanus New Harbour. ...

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