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Sedgefield
RESCUES  | Published: 30 January 2024

Paraglider injured in accident at Gericke’s Point in Sedgefield

At 17h08, Monday, 29 January, NSRI Wilderness were alerted to eyewitness reports of a paraglider accident at Gericke’s Point, Sedgefield. ...

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RESCUE  | Published: 29 January 2024

Durban charter boat hits reef

What started out as a tranquil cruise one Saturday morning in December, turned into a nightmare for 21 passengers when the charter boat they were aboard struck a reef. Thankfully, the mass rescue effort was “a huge success”. ...

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RESCUE  | Published: 29 January 2024

Another life saved by revolutionary Pink Rescue Buoy initiative

With the help of an NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy, bystander Jared Saevitzon was able to save the life of a bather caught in a rip current at Sunset Beach – after “a good fight with the ocean”! ...

Glenmore beach
RESCUES  | Published: 29 January 2024

Fatal drowning at the Tongazi River near Port Edward

At 15h50, Sunday, 28 January, NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following reports of a missing man at Glenmore Lagoon on the Tongazi River, Port Edward. ...

Lamberts bay
RESCUES  | Published: 27 January 2024

Two fisherman deceased, one survived after vessel capsized in Lambert's Bay

At 09h32, Friday, 26 January, NSRI Lamberts Bay duty crew were activated following reports from Police of a boat capsized at Grootvlei, Lamberts Bay, with 3 local fishermen onboard. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2024

Khayelitsha man swept away by currents and missing at sea near Monwabisi

A Khayelitsha man has gone missing after being swept away at sea. Despite an extensive search, there remains no signs of him. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2024

Busy rescue weekend for NSRI Port Edward and NSRI Gqeberha

A busy weekend for our crews in Port Edward who rescued two swimmers, and Gqeberha assisted paddlers and kiteboarders. ...

Muizenberg beach
RESCUES  | Published: 22 January 2024

Samora Machel man passes away on Muizenberg beach

At 17h55, Sunday, 21 January, the CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network was alerted to reports from CoCT lifeguards performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) efforts on a man, believed to be aged in his early 30’s, from Samora Machel ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 21 January 2024

Tragic Loss at Fish Hoek Beach

CoCT (City of Cape Town) water rescue network was alerted to reports from CoCT lifeguards and Fish Hoek Lifesaving lifeguards performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) efforts on a, believed to be local, 15 year old male teenager, that they had rescued ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 19 January 2024

National Incidents

NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew were alerted by an eyewitness reporting an adult man on a SUP (stand-up paddle board) appearing to be drifting out to sea and in difficulty at Rooi Els. ...

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