Ameer and Ahmed’s friendship was tested in the most unexpected way when a calm fishing trip quickly turned into their worst nightmare. When separated by fatigue and swept by wind…
A heartwarming collaboration between three NSRI bases and the South African Whale Disentanglement Network saw the rescue of an exhausted humpback whale, freed from its entanglements. West Coast, South…
Take the plunge this winter solstice and help the NSRI save lives! Join South Africans braving the cold to raise funds for vital sea rescue and water safety efforts. …
A 74-year-old hiker trapped in the remote and not-to-be-reckoned-with Elands River Mouth was rescued against every odd that made for one of the most trying and rewarding rescues. Eastern…
It was all hands on deck as sea rescue teams and compassionate members of the community rallied to the aid of TEARS Animals Rescue when Cape Town’s severe storm hit…
When a water safety instructor learned that a primary school was left out of a survival swimming programme, she set the ball in motion to ensure they get access to…
Gqeberha and St Francis have both welcomed new rescue boats to their NSRI fleets, and a station revamp was unveiled in St Francis. South Africa (06 May 2025) –…
When two fishermen found themselves stranded in dense fog due to a sudden engine failure of their boat, the swift help of a Lamberts Bay rescue team quickly got them…
Being a lifeguard is one of those jobs that can be considered a calling, and this is especially true for Channah van Coller, who immediately grabbed her fins and a…
When one bodyboarding Kowie Granny Grommet’s morning adventures led her into a rip current, a man who attempted to rescue her soon found himself being pulled out to sea with…
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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou
