National Sea Rescue Institute

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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) duty crew in Gordons Bay duty responds to a male appearing to be in difficulty at Rooi Els

By Kouthar Sambo The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) duty crew in Gordons Bay duty was alerted about a male on a stand-up paddle board (SUP) appearing to be drifting out to sea and in difficulty at Rooi Els. "It became unquestionably clear that he was making no progress trying to get back to shore against winds that were rapidly increasing in strength, and the casualty was lying down, on […]

today19 January 2024

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A search for a missing male continues after a drowning incident

By Kouthar Sambo Tragic scenes played out at Sonwabe Beach, False Bay, beach on Monday following a drowning incident where three males were caught up in rip currents and swept out to sea. Speaking on VOC's Holiday Shift on Tuesday, the sister of the missing male, Naiemah George, said the family is trying to hold the faith as they are still hoping to find the body. "My brother and his […]

today2 January 2024

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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) cautions the public to swim at beaches with lifeguards

By Kouthar Sambo With the festive season underway, the public can enjoy soaking up the sun while exercising the necessary safety measures. Speaking on VOC's Breakfast show on Wednesday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) reported a drowning at Klein Brak Beach in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape on Christmas morning. "Sadly, a South African man drowned in Bantry Bay after his boat capsized, and a 66-year-old man drowned […]

today27 December 2023

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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urged the public to be cautious around the coastline as the new moon Spring tide increases toward the peak

By Kouthar Sambo The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urged the public to be cautious around the coastline as the new moon Spring tide increases toward the peak of Spring tide on Wednesday (13 December). The NSRI has outlined a few incidents which unfolded in the Western Cape. NSRI at Wilderness "Police are investigating and following up on leads related to a red distress flare that appears to have been […]

today11 December 2023

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The National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) has warned of a heat wave in the Western and Northern Cape

By Kouthar Sambo The National Sea Rescue Institute's (NSRI) Craig Lambinon has warned of a heat wave in the Western and Northern Cape. This comes after the Southern Weather Services forecasted a heat wave from 10 am today until 10 pm tomorrow, 15 November. "Temperatures exceeding 30ºC up to 40ºC will affect the Northern and Western Cape, coinciding with the new moon spring tide that peaked yesterday, the Spring tide […]

today14 November 2023

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2 drown in separate incidents in Cape Town and Port Alfred

A 17-year-old teenager and a man in his late 20s have drowned in separate incidents on Sunday afternoon, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said. The teenager drowned at Strand near Cape Town and the other victim drowned at Kariga River mouth, Kenton-On-Sea, in the Eastern Cape. They both drowned shortly after 16:30. "The NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following reports of […]

today25 December 2017

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Man drowns in Robben Island pool

A 21-year-old man drowned in a swimming pool on Robben Island in Cape Town on Monday morning, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said. The man, who is from Phillipi, drowned while visiting family who work on the island, NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said in a statement. Lambinon said the man had been removed from the swimming pool and a nursing sister on the island had initiated CPR. "On arrival […]

today27 December 2016

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