At 15h30 on 26 December 2011, NSRI Wilderness volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a child drowning at Wilderness. On arrival on-scene it was found that lifeguards had rescued the child from the surf and were treating the child for near drowning symptoms and a Metro EMS ambulance has transported the child to hospital in a serious but stable … [Read more...] about Near Drowning in Wilderness
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Victoria Bay Rip Sweeps Children Away
Hennie Niehaus, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said; "At 11h16 on Sunday 25 December, NSRI Wilderness volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of two children, a male and a female, both aged approximately 13, being swept out to sea at Victoria Bay. "Lifeguards, on duty at the beach, responded and NSRI activated our sea rescue craft SERENDIPITY and … [Read more...] about Victoria Bay Rip Sweeps Children Away
Teenage anglers trapped on rocks by high tide
Hennie Niehaus, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said; "At 14h57 on 23 November 2011, NSRI Wilderness volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of 3 teenage male anglers trapped on rocks at Gerricke's Point, Swartvlei, Wilderness (also known as Lions Head). "The 3 teenagers, from George, had gone fishing on Gerricke's Point at low tide but with the … [Read more...] about Teenage anglers trapped on rocks by high tide
German couple rescued after being swept out to sea at Wilderness
Hennie Niehaus, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said; "At 17h52 on Tuesday 15 November, the NSRI Wilderness volunteer duty sea rescue crew were activated following reports of two people being swept out to sea at Wilderness (500 meters from the Wilderness sea rescue station 23). "Our NSRI volunteer duty crew responded to our sea rescue base and launched our sea rescue … [Read more...] about German couple rescued after being swept out to sea at Wilderness
Wilderness angler Swept out to Sea
Hennie Niehaus, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said; "At 16h16 on 8 September 2011, NSRI Wilderness volunteer duty sea rescue crew were activated following reports of an angler (or anglers) swept off rocks between Herolds Bay and Ballot Bay, near Wilderness. "Our NSRI volunteer duty crew launched our sea rescue craft SERENDIPITY and our DISCOVERY rescue runner, and Metro … [Read more...] about Wilderness angler Swept out to Sea
