{"id":299369,"date":"2025-12-11T16:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=299369"},"modified":"2025-12-12T11:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T09:00:17","slug":"seven-fatalities-in-three-weeks-nsri-pleads-for-vigilance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/seven-fatalities-in-three-weeks-nsri-pleads-for-vigilance\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven fatalities in three weeks: NSRI pleads for vigilance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the summer school holidays begin, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a strong appeal for safety in and around water, urging families to stay vigilant during what is traditionally one of the busiest and most high-risk periods of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In wishing all South Africans a safe and joyful festive season, the organisation encouraged beachgoers and holidaymakers to be cautious while enjoying time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPublic vigilance, lifeguard services, and community collaboration continue to save lives every day,\u201d says Andrew Ingram, NSRI communications manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past three weeks, NSRI crews have responded to a notable increase in emergency callouts, many involving families and children visiting beaches, rivers, dams, and swimming pools. Pink Rescue Buoys have now been used in 230 rescues nationwide \u2014 including a recent incident where a father and daughter were pulled to safety at Brenton-on-Sea near Knysna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe impact of Public Rescue Equipment and emergency flotation cannot be overstated,\u201d Ingram adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spike-in-incidents-as-holidays-begin\">Spike in incidents as holidays begin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last three weeks alone, NSRI volunteers responded to 13 drownings in progress, seven of which were tragically fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A combination of NSRI volunteers, NSRI lifeguards, and members of the public helped save 25 lives during this period, with five rescues made using Pink Rescue Buoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Widespread use of the free NSRI SafeTrx app \u2014 often used by paddlers, anglers, and boaters \u2014 has also contributed to life-saving outcomes across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drowning-is-silent\">\u2018Drowning is silent\u2019 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NSRI emphasised that drowning is quick and typically silent, urging caregivers to remain alert at all times and avoid distractions such as cellphones. Young children must always be kept within arm\u2019s reach near any body of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol remains a leading factor in holiday-related incidents. The NSRI advises adults to avoid drinking when swimming or boating and to ensure sober supervision of children if alcohol is being consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They further stressed the importance of swimming only at beaches where lifeguards are on duty and between the designated red-and-yellow flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-numbers-and-flood-safety-reminders\">Essential numbers and flood safety reminders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Holidaymakers are urged to store emergency numbers before travelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>112 (free from any cellphone) and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NSRI Emergency Operations Centre: 087 094 9774.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The NSRI also cautioned the public to take extra care during summer thunderstorms and flood conditions. 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