Rescue
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Pensioner hiker injured in Helderberg reserve and rescued
Quick thinking by a 61-year-old hiker who called WSAR after an ankle injury at Helderberg Nature Reserve led to her rescue on Sunday (6 September).
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Desperate search continues for two men swept away at Strand Beach
Police divers and sea rescue teams are continuing search operations for two men who vanished in the surf zone at Strand Beach on Wednesday 2 September, after attempting to save…
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Photos: Rescue underway at Strand Beach
A multi-agency search and rescue effort is currently underway at Strand Beach this afternoon (Wednesday 2 September), after three swimmers fell into difficulty in the surf between Strand Lifesaving Club…
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Another shot for spicy bird Jalapeño rescued at Gordon’s Bay
A penguin named Jalapeño is making steady progress after a suspected seal attack left his leg degloved on Gordon’s Bay Main Beach in July.
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Drie Strand-mans red gesin uit see nadat boot by Gordonsbaai omslaan
‘n Gehuurde vissersboot met ses familielede slaan om by Gordonsbaai. Drie mans van Strand red hulle na 90 minute in koue water.
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Busy weekend for fire crews handling Helderberg emergencies
Fire crews handled water rescues at Gordon’s Bay and Strand beaches on Sunday, plus a vegetation fire in Gordon’s Bay on Friday.
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Dynamic duo’s on a mission to teach children safe dog interaction
Susan Holdswords and her labrador Marley are teaching Helderberg children how to safely interact with dogs through innovative educational sessions.
