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RESCUES  | Published: 27 November 2023

Ongoing search for a man believed to have drowned near Struisbaai

NSRI Agulhas, Overberg Fire and Rescue Services, the SA Police Services and WC Government Health EMS responded to reports of a drowning in progress at Struisbaai North on Sunday afternoon, 26 November. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 27 November 2023

Update: Good Samaritan rescues a man from Sedgefield lagoon

NSRI has commended Brooklyn Boesak, 13, from Sedgefield Primary School, locals Daniel Armoed, 41 and Piet van Rooyen, 48, and Louis Lombard, 31, who is visiting from Pretoria, for their efforts that saved a local 41 year old mans life ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 27 November 2023

NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys successfully deployed in numerous rescue operations.

The incident at Herolds Bay, on Wednesday, has again highlighted the efficacy of NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys posted around the coastline and on inland waterways. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 27 November 2023

One teenager missing, one rescued at St Lucia Beach

Police divers, assisted by iSimangaliso Wetland Park rangers and NSRI St Lucia are continuing in an ongoing search for a local 17 year old male who went missing in the surf while swimming at Jabula Beach, St Lucia, and who ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 24 November 2023

Fatal drowning during a school trip in Richards Bay

A school excursion to the beach ended in tragedy after a learner drowned. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 22 November 2023

Filipino man medically evacuated from bulk carrier near Gqeberha

A Filipino seaman, suffering a medical condition on a bulk carrier motor vessel, was evacuated on Tuesday. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 22 November 2023

Two Richards Bay men assisted following mechanical failure of their catamaran

Two men from Richards Bay found themselves adrift in high winds after their catamaran suffered mechanical failure. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 16 November 2023

Child missing after being swept out to sea in a rip current near Langebaan

A child has gone missing after being swept out to sea by a rip current in Velddrif. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 3 November 2023

A paddler rescued at sea near Gqeberha is recovering in hospital

At 07h08, Thursday 2 November, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew and the NMB (Nelson Mandela Bay) water rescue network were activated and responded to Schoenmakerskop where a paddler on a paddle-ski was reported by eye witnesses to be in difficulty. ...

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RESCUE  | Published: 27 October 2023

Gratitude in waves

On Thursday, 21 September, visiting Gautenger Louis Eksteen ran into difficulty while paddling off the coast in False Bay. Thankfully, his SafeTRX app activation allowed the NSRI to rescue him before he could come to any harm. Here, he shares ...

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