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RESCUE  | Published: 31 October 2022

In the right place, at the right time

On 1 October, four members of the same family were saved from certain drowning by the quick-thinking and courageous actions of Port Alfred resident, Edward Gutsche. He shares the incredible story. ...

Yzerfontein
RESCUES  | Published: 30 September 2022

Body of diver recovered - Yzerfontein

At 18h25, on Thursday, 29 September, NSRI Yzerfontein were alerted following reports from a local diver reporting that his dive partner, a local man aged in his 60’s, from Melkbosstrand, had gone missing while, it is believed that they may ...

Ermelo dam
RESCUES  | Published: 30 September 2022

Bodies of 2 teenagers recovered - Ermelo

At 17h09, Thursday, 29 September, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) were alerted to reports from the National 112 emergency call centre of 2 teenagers (believed to be an 18-year-old male and a 16-year-old male), locals, who had gone missing while ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 12 September 2022

Man drowns saving his daughter - Ballito

At 17h13, Sunday, 11 September, NSRI Ballito duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Thompsons tidal pool, Ballito. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 12 September 2022

Fatal drowning - Port Edward

A fatal drowning of a male teenager, and a 12-year-old male transported to hospital in serious condition following a non-fatal drowning. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 7 September 2022

Search for a man on a paddle board is successful - Paternoster

At 13h19, Tuesday, 6 September, NSRI Mykonos duty crew were activated following reports of a man on a kayak appearing to be overdue from a paddle. ...

Vaal dam 7sept
RESCUES  | Published: 7 September 2022

Boat capsizes - Vaal Dam

At 14h30, Sunday, 4 September, our NSRI Vaal Dam received a call from Free State SA Police Services Waterwing reporting a pleasure craft capsized, with multiple occupants on board, close to Oranjeville’s steel bridge. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 5 September 2022

Body located and recovered - Knysna

At 16h38, Sunday, 4 September, NSRI Knysna duty crew, the SA Police Services and a Police Dive Unit were activated following eye-witness reports of a body submerged in the water near to the shoreline at Fountain Point near to East ...

Breede river
RESCUES  | Published: 5 September 2022

Fatal drowning - Breede River, Overberg

At 19h00, Saturday, 3 September, WC Government Health EMS, Overberg Fire and Rescue Services and the SA Police Services responded to the Breede River, on the N2 National Road, near to Swellendam, where a young local man had gone missing ...

Nsri strandfontein rescue
RESCUES  | Published: 5 September 2022

Stand-up paddler rescued after being blown out to sea in strong winds

At 12h39, Sunday, 4 September, NSRI Simonstown were alerted by NSRI coastwatchers, at Muizenberg, of a male on a SUP (stand up paddle board) appearing to be drifting out to sea in strong winds at Muizenberg Beach. ...

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