A father and daughter’s fishing trip took a frightening turn when they were washed off their canoe in Jocks Bay, Bettys Bay, on New Year’s Day. Luckily, a young man…
Three lives were saved from terrible rip currents in Sandstrand! After a family of three found themselves in trouble simultaneously, courageous surfers surged into action to help them alongside a…
A midnight swim turned life-threatening for a young woman caught in a rip current at Dias Beach, but the quick thinking of a local angler – armed with nothing but…
The NSRI shares tips on spotting rip currents (using bright green fluorescent dye to show examples) and advises you to only swim at lifeguarded beaches. South Africa (17 December…
The NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy Project is celebrating its 200th life saved since its launch in 2017, thanks to a recent rescue at Fish Hoek Beach! Fish Hoek, South…
After a Border Collie named Lulu took a tumble off a cliff, she was stranded with little way for her humans to reach her. Luckily, help was not far away,…
A group of young learners from Good Shepherd School in Makhanda recently got to overcome their fear of water and learn essential water safety skills – first for most of…
The KZN South Coast is the ideal destination this summer! With its beautiful Blue Flag beaches, it’s the perfect place for sun, sea, and fun. However, don’t forget that safety…
NSRI survival swimming instructors are the unsung water heroes who help save lives by teaching essential skills! A big job that often doesn’t get the spotlight, instructors across the country…
After a female diver went missing at sea, an extensive sea search party united to bring her to shore. Thanks to their efforts, she was eventually found after three very…
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