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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 29 July 2021

NSRI RSA SAFETRX SAFETY ALERT

NSRI are appealing to surfskiers, fishermen on sea-kayaks and anyone launching any kind of craft to go to sea to download and use the free NSRI RSA SafeTrx smart phone application. ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 15 July 2021

Ballito – Thursday, 15 July, 3 incidents

Sean Devine, NSRI Ballito duty coxswain, said: On Sunday, 11 July, at approximately 10h24, while conducting routine training exercises off-shore of Tinley Manor, our duty crew were diverted to assist a jetski, approximately 1 nautical mile off-shore of Sheffield Beach ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 7 March 2021

National Incidents – Sunday, 7 March

SIMON'S TOWNDarren Zimmerman, NSRI Simon's Town station commander, said:At 16h15, Saturday, 6 March, NSRI Simon's Town duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following reports from False Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) race control of a sailing ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 7 February 2021

The combined efforts of 4 local female teenagers contributed to saving the life of a girl who was swept away by rip currents:

JEFFREYS BAY:At 16h10, Saturday, 6 February, NSRI Jeffreys Bay duty crew were alerted following reports of a drowning in progress at Checkers Beach, Jeffreys Bay.NSRI Jeffreys Bay rescue swimmers, EC Government Health EMS, Private Care ambulance services and Gardmed ambulance ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 October 2020

NSRI appeal for public caution after whale carcass washes ashore at Kabeljous, Jeffrey's Bay

NSRI are appealing to bathers, surfers and paddlers to be cautious on the Jeffrey's Bay coastline, but also the coastline between Tsitsikamma and Port Elizabeth after a whale carcass, appearing to the carcass of a Southern Right Whale has washed ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 5 August 2020

Turtle Rescued from Strand Beach

An injured Hawksbill sea turtle, found on Strand Beach was rescued on Wednesday.Alan Meiklejohn, NSRI Gordons Bay station commander, said:At 08h17, Wednesday, 5 August, NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew were activated to assist at Strand Beach where a sea turtle ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 28 July 2020

Knysna Heads: NSRI assists capsized SANDF boat, all crew safe

An SANDF RHIB capsized at the Knysna Heads on Tuesday. All crew are safe, with one injured soldier in a stable condition. Jerome Simonis, NSRI Station 12, Knysna station commander, said:At 13h37, Tuesday, 28 July, NSRI Knysna duty crew were ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 20 December 2019

Injured man rescued off a remote beach - Tugela Mouth

An unidentified male was rescued from a remote beach North of the Tugela Mouth. The rescue operation began on Thursday and ended in the very early hours of Friday morning. NSRI rescue crew from STATION 41, Ballito and STATION 19 ...

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RESCUE OPERATIONS  | Published: 20 December 2019

Fatal drowning - Oyster Bay

A Swedish Woman allegedly drowned on Thursday after reportedly being swept out to sea by a rip current in Oyster Bay. Volunteers from STATION 15 - Mossel Bay responded to the call. Andre Fraser, NSRI Mossel Bay station commander, said:At ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 18 December 2019

NSRI volunteers busier than ever as festive season picks up

NSRI volunteers are busier than ever as the festive season picks up. With increased numbers visiting beaches across the country, more people are needing the NSRI's assistance. Volunteers from STATION 3 - Table Bay, STATION 14 - Plettenberg Bay and ...

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