Dorian Robertson, NSRI Richard's Bay station commander, said; "At 16h31 on Friday 16 September NSRI Richard's Bay volunteer duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of a suspected body seen floating in the Richard's Bay harbour entrance. "Our NSRI volunteer duty crew launched our sea rescue craft SPIRIT OF ROUND TABLE and a Transnet National Ports Authority … [Read more...] about Search for Richards Bay Body a False Alarm
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Cape Town to Durban Not so Sweet for Caroline
Mark Harlen, NSRI Shelly Beach station commander, said; "At 00h55 on 13 September we received a call from the 41 foot Riviera motor yacht Sweet Caroline reporting to be off-shore of Protea Banks, on the KZN South Coast, with fishing net tangled in her motor propellors. "Our NSRI volunteer duty crew launched our sea rescue craft Caltex Endeavour and Caltex Challenger … [Read more...] about Cape Town to Durban Not so Sweet for Caroline
Worshipping Durban Man Drowns at The Cutting
NSRI Durban's volunteer duty crew were activated at 12h28 on Sunday 11 September 2011 following reports of a drowning in progress in the surf at The Cutting, near Durban. The NSRI Durban's volunteer duty crew prepared to launch a sea rescue craft and their sea rescue 4x4 vehicle was dispatched. Netcare 911 ambulance service and eThekwini Fire and Rescue Service were … [Read more...] about Worshipping Durban Man Drowns at The Cutting
Car Plunges into Kowie River
Keryn van der Walt, NSRI Port Alfred station commander, said; "At 01h25 on Saturday 10 September our NSRI Port Alfred volunteer duty crew were activated following reports of a car plunged into the Kowie River and persons suspected to be trapped in the vehicle. "Our NSRI volunteer duty crew, Metro EMS, Fire and Rescue Services, Traffic Services, the SA Police Services and a … [Read more...] about Car Plunges into Kowie River
Plett Man Dies After Shark Attack off Lookout Beach
Deon Truter, NSRI Plettenberg Bay deputy station commander, said; "At 09h11 on Wednesday 24 August 2011, our NSRI Plettenberg Bay volunteer duty crew were activated following reports of a surfer bitten by a shark at Lookout Beach, Keurbooms River Mouth, while surfing. "Our NSRI volunteer duty crew launched 2 sea rescue craft and volunteer NSRI rescue swimmers and our NSRI … [Read more...] about Plett Man Dies After Shark Attack off Lookout Beach