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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 […]

19 January 2024

Local

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 […]

2 January 2024

Local

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 […]

27 December 2023

Local

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) activated its Melkbosstrand duty crew

By Kouthar Sambo The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) activated its Melkbosstrand duty crew, and the local government's water rescue network was activated, following a drowning report at Milnerton Lagoon Beach. This comes after the residents heard shouts for help as two men were caught in rip currents when a local male came to the rescue. "He was able to rescue both men to the beach where one man, age […]

12 December 2023

Local

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 […]

11 December 2023

Local

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 […]

14 November 2023

Local

Two boys drown in kayak incident in Plettenberg Bay

By Aneeqa du Plessis Two children drowned in a kayaking incident in Plettenberg Bay yesterday while a third managed to make it to shore raise the alarm. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Spokesperson Craig Lambinon, rescue swimmers responded in vehicles and two rescue craft following a report that three boys, aged between 8 and 10, on a kayak at Natures Valley Lagoon, Grootrivier, got into difficulty. The […]

1 October 2023

Local

SA Navy rocked by submarine tragedy

By Aneeqa du Plessis Tragedy struck the SA Navy yesterday after seven of its members were involved in a fatal incident during a training exercise in Kommetjie. The incident that happened near Slangkop Lighthouse left three deceased and four others injured. According to a statement released by the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) an inquiry will be conducted to determine the circumstances that led to the deaths. Further to […]

21 September 2023

Local

Search continues after drowning incident on False Bay coast

By Dideka Njemla A drowning incident of a 35-year-old man took place at the Groot Wolfgat Beach, between Monwabisi and Mnandi on the False Bay Coast yesterday. Four local males between the ages of 29 and 35-years-old from Mandalay, Mitchells Plain were swimming when the incident happened. Upon exiting the water, three of the males noticed that their 35-year-old friend had not come out of the water with them. They […]

27 August 2023

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