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Quick-thinking skipper and NSRI medics save fisherman’s life in dramatic sea rescue
A skipper’s emergency dash to port and swift NSRI response saved a 53-year-old fisherman who collapsed unconscious off St Francis Bay on March 17.
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Quick-thinking locals rescue teenagers from Kommetjie surf
A Kommetjie barista and a Good Samaritan rescued two teenagers caught in rip currents using NSRI pink rescue buoys at Kommetjie Beach.
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Local J-Bay club backs NSRI’s lifesaving mission
A recent donation from the Jeffreys Bay Bowls Club to NSRI Station 37, Jeffreys Bay, has highlighted the strong community partnerships that support emergency services.
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New R26 million rescue vessel marks milestone for NSRI Mykonos station
The National Sea Rescue Institute launched the Rescue 4 vessel, enhancing capabilities and safety, while a new Mykonos base supports modern rescue operations.
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Twee verdrink in die Overstrand die afgelope week aangemeld
Twee verdrinkings is weer die afgelope week in die Overstrand aangemeld. Volgens die Nasionale Seereddingsinstituut (NSRI) het ’n 26-jarige Zimbabwiese man by die Botrivier-strandmeer naby Fisherhaven vermis geraak.
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Austrian tourist dies in drowning incident at Wilderness Beach
A 49-year-old Austrian tourist has died following a drowning accident during the peak spring high tide at Leentjiesklip Beach, Wilderness.
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John Flanigan’s legacy lives on after tragic sea kayaking accident
John Flanigan, 80, a beloved ocean sportsman and founder of Topaz Swim Buddies, tragically died after a sea kayaking incident off Bloubergstrand.
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Search continues for missing teen at Palmiet Day Camp
Search teams deployed rescue swimmers and utilised both water-based and shoreline search techniques throughout Saturday and Sunday’s operations.
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Man drowns at De Villiers Dam on Table Mountain
A 20-year-old man has died following a drowning incident at De Villiers Dam near Constantia Nek on Table Mountain on Sunday, 1 February.
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NSRI launches national Cars4Good fundraiser after surge in festive rescues
NSRI launches Cars4Good 2026 after record 201 festive rescues and 117% spike in drowning emergencies, partnering with Suzuki for nationwide campaign.
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