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NSRI unveils newly rebuilt St Francis Bay Station with advanced rescue vessels
The NSRI reopened its newly built Station 21 in St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, introducing two state-of-the-art rescue vessels designed to enhance life-saving operations along a challenging coastline.
Pilot safely lands light aircraft on a Durban beach after engine problems
A pilot and trainee successfully executed an emergency landing on a beach near Virginia Airport after experiencing engine failure, with no injuries reported.
Dramatic NSRI rescue saves Filipino sailor after 6-metre fall off Gqeberha coast
In a complex maritime rescue operation off Gqeberha's coast, NSRI teams successfully saved a Filipino crewman who had fallen 6 metres down a ship's stairwell. The challenging evacuation involved multiple emergency teams and specialized maritime extraction techniques in challenging sea conditions.
NSRI seeks public help to identify body found in Plettenberg Bay surf zone
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased man in the surf zone at Lookout Rocks, Plettenberg Bay, and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying him.
NSRI seeks public help to identify body found at Plettenberg Bay
The NSRI is appealing for assistance in identifying a deceased man found in the surf zone at Lookout Rocks, Plettenberg Bay, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
Body of local fisherman recovered by NSRI rear Mossel Bay
NSRI Mossel Bay were alerted on Friday by reports of a body floating in the water offshore of Fransmanshoek near Mossel Bay at around 3. 30pm yesterday.
Port Alfred teen rescues family of three from drowning
A quick-thinking 16-year-old Port Alfred High School pupil turned hero when he used his surfboard to rescue three family members caught in dangerous rip currents.
Teen surfer's heroic rescue saves three from East Beach drowning
A routine surfing session turned into a dramatic rescue when 16-year-old Jason Palmer saved three people from drowning at Port Alfred's East Beach. The quick-thinking teenager used his surfboard to rescue a family caught in dangerous rip currents.
Extraordinary officers of the SAPS: K9 handlers and forensic experts making a difference
Discover the remarkable contributions of South African Police Services officers, from K9 handlers undertaking perilous rescues to forensic experts solving crimes with unmatched precision.
Dramatic rescue: Finnish couple saved after yacht drifts ashore in South Africa
The couple was assisted after their yacht drifted ashore in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.
UK tourist thanks heroic SA lifeguard after beach rescue
A visibly shaken Darren Sutton said that as a regular and proficient long-distance swimmer, he considers himself a strong swimmer, but that was no match for the current that swept him away.
Two celebrating matric results saved from drowning at Port Edward
The two victims had been swept about 100 meters offshore and were in difficulty in the surf zone, caught up in rip currents.
Rescue operation at Bonza Bay beach saves eight from treacherous waters
Buffalo City municipal spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya lauded the search and rescue teams that managed to avert what could have been a disastrous situation on Friday.
Family’s heartbreak as missing Elsies River teen’s body is recovered
When he disappeared in the surf zone on January 2, the September family had gone to Tsaarsbank Picnic Site, West Coast National Park, near Vondeling Island.
Family rescued after being swept out to sea
The family, who are on a holiday to Stilbaai from Brits, Gauteng, expressed their gratitude to all involved for saving their lives.
Surfers save Gauteng family swept out to sea in Stilbaai
Rescue teams sprung into action following reports that the father, mother and teenage daughter on holiday from Brits were caught in the rip current on Friday.
Safety tips for coastal communities during the new moon spring tide
As the new moon spring tide approaches on December 31, 2024, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges coastal communities and visitors to be aware of the potential hazards and safety measures to take for a safe experience.
Body recovered after washing ashore at Kleinmond
The body washed ashore at Blokbaai, Hangklip on Sunday morning, the NSRI said.
Strand boys rescued from drowning in minutes
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said they were alerted to a 14-year-old boy who was caught in difficulty in a rip current which was detected with a beach safety camera after 1pm.
Search ends as toddler’s body recovered in river
Family had reportedly last seen the child playing in a field in the vicinity of the river area near the Hartbeespoort Dam, but after failing to return home the alarm was raised.
How heroic fisherman rescued woman from drowning
Quick-thinking angler reels in drowning 31-year-old in a dramatic midnight rescue.
Festive miracle: Woman rescued from the sea by fisherman in Mossel Bay
The woman from George went into the water to swim but was trapped in rip currents at the Spring low tide.
Samsa report sheds lights on Sea Harvest disaster
Early Samsa findings suggest the weight of a large catch of fish on the sunken Sea Harvest fishing vessel and flooding onboard due to structural failure might possibly have contributed to the disaster of the tragic sinking.
Swimmer rescued at Shelly Beach after near drowning incident
A swimmer was rescued at Shelly Beach after suffering from exhaustion and near drowning, prompting a reminder for beach safety.
Unidentified body recovered in Simon’s Town
The body of a man washed up along Fisherman's Beach on Saturday.