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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. ...

Monwabisi 8756
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. ...

JLT Rescuer 2021 10 27
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 ...

2024 01 20 Fish Hoek Beach Gen
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 ...

2024 01 18 Rescue 6 Apla
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. ...

2024 01 17 Durban MRCC Image
RESCUES  | Published: 17 January 2024

Global Solo Challenge Yacht, Fuji, Assisted by NSRI Durban

NSRI Durban duty crew launched the NSRI Durban rescue craft Spirit of Surfski 6 to assist a dismasted sailing yacht into Port. ...

2024 01 12 Jet Rib
RESCUES  | Published: 16 January 2024

Multiple National Incidents

Police are investigating a case at the Hermanus old harbour where clothing, a cellphone and other items were discovered on the shore. ...

2024 01 16 St Francis Seal Point
RESCUES  | Published: 16 January 2024

Fatal Incident Seal Point

NSRI St Francis Bay and Kouga lifeguards were alerted to a surfer reportedly requiring medical assistance at Seal Point, Cape St Francis. ...

2025 01 14 Shelly Beach Sunwich Port
RESCUES  | Published: 15 January 2024

NSRI and Police Search for Local Man Missing in Sunwich Port Waters

NSRI Shelly Beach duty crew were activated to assist Police Search and Rescue between Sunwich Port and Melville Beach in a search launched for a missing man. ...

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