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whale
animals

Juvenile whale entangled in fishing rope lines rescued in Gqeberha

NSRI navy divers
Cape Town

NSRI release report after tragic deaths of 3 SA Navy personnel

NSRI navy divers
Cape Town

THIRD navy diver dies in Cape Town waters – UPDATE

whale
Animals

Juvenile whale entangled in fishing rope lines rescued in Gqeberha

NSRI navy divers
Cape Town

NSRI release report after tragic deaths of 3 SA Navy personnel

NSRI navy divers
Cape Town

THIRD navy diver dies in Cape Town waters – UPDATE

submarine sa navy
News

VIDEO: Three SA Navy mariners killed in Kommetjie vessel accident

By Corné van Zyl20-09-2023 22:04

Three SA Navy mariners died, and five others were injured in a vessel accident in Kommetjie. Here is a video of the rescue mission.

NSRI navy divers
Cape Town

NSRI confirm no sign of missing teenager at Llandudno

By Garrin Lambley10-08-2023 13:35

NSRI crews are searching for a teenager caught in rip currents after being swept off rocks on the shoreline below the Llandudno parking area.

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach
George

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach

By Corné van Zyl25-07-2023 09:01

Rip currents can be dangerous and difficult to spot – here’s how to avoid them and what to do if you get caught up in one. Watch video.

Sea Point mom
News

Sea Point mom rescued from ocean dies in hospital

By Storm Simpson05-07-2023 10:00

The woman, who was rescued after being swept from rocks on Tuesday, died in hospital, according to the NSRI.

man rescued
KwaZulu-Natal

LOOK: Man who climbed a tree after his vehicle got stuck rescued

By Nokwanda Ncwane28-06-2023 14:20

A man who had climbed a tree after his vehicle got stuck in the fast flowing Umbilo River was successfully rescued.

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach
George

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach

By Corné van Zyl17-06-2023 11:38

Rip currents can be dangerous and difficult to spot – here’s how to avoid them and what to do if you get caught up in one. Watch video.

NSRI navy divers
News

Car guard plays pivotal role in overnight rescue of injured fisherman in Knysna

By Storm Simpson12-06-2023 13:02

An angler was stuck in difficult terrain after a boulder fell on him in Knysna. A car guard went above and beyond to help rescuers find him.

Watch NSRI rescue boat stripped and set on fire video
News

WATCH: NSRI rescue boat stripped and set on fire [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga29-05-2023 09:42

Watch news in a minute for a summary An NSRI JetRIB rescue craft was stolen from the Strandfontein station story.

NSRI
News

Stolen NSRI rescue boat stripped and set on fire in Delft

By Storm Simpson29-05-2023 07:16

An NSRI JetRIB rescue craft was stolen from the Strandfontein station, only to be later discovered burnt in Delft.

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach
George

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach

By Corné van Zyl20-05-2023 07:44

Rip currents can be dangerous and difficult to spot – here’s how to avoid them and what to do if you get caught up in one. Watch video.

Port Shepstone
News

19-year-old missing after swimming in Port Shepstone

By Storm Simpson15-05-2023 12:26

The NSRI and municipal lifeguards were alerted and launched a search, but the 19-year-old boy has not been found.

NSRI City of Cape Town
News

City of Cape Town to make annual donation to NSRI to assist with towing of marine wildlife

By Garrin Lambley11-05-2023 10:29

The City of Cape Town will be donating R60 000 per year, for the next three years, to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI).

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach
George

VIDEO: How to spot and avoid rip currents at the beach

By Corné van Zyl10-05-2023 10:14

Rip currents can be dangerous and difficult to spot – here’s how to avoid them and what to do if you get caught up in one. Watch video.

NSRI spring tides full moon
News

NSRI warns against full moon spring tides, stronger rip currents

By Nokwanda Ncwane06-05-2023 10:09

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged sea users to be cautious of spring tides as there is a full moon.

A 50-year-old surfer was attacked by a shark in Jeffreys Bay
News

A 50-year-old surfer was attacked by a shark in Jeffreys Bay

By Corné van Zyl04-05-2023 07:36

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said the 50-year-old surfer was attacked by a shark while surfing on Wednesday.

Hawaii
News

South Africans in Hawaii save two women from sinking car

By Storm Simpson03-05-2023 16:25

Two South African men and another sailor rescued two women from a sinking vehicle at the Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

WATCH: Man saves woman caught in a rip current at Salmon Bay
News

WATCH: Man saves woman caught in a rip current at Salmon Bay

By Corné van Zyl22-04-2023 11:49

Watch as a man recently jumped into action to save a woman caught in a rip current at Salmon Bay. Here is the video.

pink buoy nsri rescue
South Africa

Another incredible Pink Buoy rescue in South Africa – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley20-04-2023 22:15

The NSRI has released a video showing another incredible Pink Buoy rescue, this time in Kleinmond in the Western Cape.

NSRI sprig tides full moon
News

Two university students caught in rip currents in Wilderness, one dead and one missing

By Storm Simpson11-03-2023 17:12

A university student tragically died after being caught in rip currents while swimming in Wilderness, with an 18-year-old man missing after attempting to rescue her

V&A Waterfront
Cape Town

Man rescued after falling into harbour from V&A Waterfront quay

By Garrin Lambley10-03-2023 09:28

A man who fell into the harbour at the V&A Waterfront was fortunately rescued thanks to the quick thinking of a skipper on a nearby boat.

NSRI
News

Body of missing fisherman found off Simon’s Town Harbour – report

By Garrin Lambley26-02-2023 11:52

A body, believed to be that of a fisherman who went missing last week, has been found in the vicinity of Roman Rock Lighthouse.

NSRI
News

NSRI: Two local fishermen reported missing in Gordons Bay

By Storm Simpson21-02-2023 13:12

During the search for the missing men, their broken-up boat was found in a crevice along the shoreline, but there is no sign of them.

wilderness
News

Drowning tragedy in Wilderness as 10-year-old boy dies in farm dam

By Storm Simpson20-02-2023 09:11

On Sunday, a 10-year-old boy drowned while swimming with friends at a farm dam in the Garden Route town of Wilderness.

father mossel bay
News

Father, 50, drowns while trying to save his son from a rip current

By Storm Simpson14-02-2023 13:43

The son survived, but the father’s body was recovered onto the rocks and all resuscitation efforts failed, An inquest docket has been opened.

BOS 400 Cape Town shipwreck
News

Teenager injured after ‘dive or fall’ from BOS 400 wreck

By Storm Simpson06-02-2023 08:52

The young man was stabilised at the scene and taken to a hospital. The NSRI fears the next jumper may be fatally injured.

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