Rescue

Rare KZN Chameleon With Injured Back Foot Nursed Back to Health

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025 612 0

Every little life matters; the FreeMe team always does a good job of highlighting this!    Howick, KwaZulu-Natal (02 October 2025) – FreeMe Wildlife recently welcomed a rare little patient,…

Three Mysterious Bokkies Rescued From Pretoria Suburb Over Two Weeks, One Has Had a Baby!

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025 9,732 0

The suburbs’ wildlife heroes rescued three new mysterious little bokkies on the block.   Pretoria, South Africa (28 August 2025) – Pretoria’s Wilgers community has had multiple surprise visitors in…

Tracking App Saves Couple in a False Bay Surf Ski Incident

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 25, 2025August 28, 2025 722 0

A couple clung to a capsized surf ski in rough False Bay waters before NSRI rescue, thanks to a lifesaving SafeTrx app.   Simons Town, South Africa (25 August 2025)…

Lifesaving SA Marked World Drowning Prevention Day

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 523 0

Lifesaving South Africa honoured World Drowning Prevention Day, bringing together over 100 learners to educate them on water safety.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28 July 2025) – Every year on…

Angler’s Heroic Catch: Woman Saved from Rip Current

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque December 25, 2024January 8, 2025 5,346 0

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…

Stressful Thursday for Panicked Horse on the Loose, Ends Happily

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023 1,693 2

Motorists encountered a super stressful traffic stopper yesterday as a panicked horse ran loose in the midst of two streams of traffic. Luckily, care and compassion led him to safety:…

25 African Penguin Chicks Rescued From Scary Coastal Storm

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 11, 2023July 8, 2025 945 0

25 recently hatched penguin chicks had to brave stormy conditions before animal heroes rescued them. Now, they’re on their way to healing!   Gqeberha, South Africa (11 August, 2023) —…

Teenage Girl Rescued From Drowning Thanks to Bravery in Ballito

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguy July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 1,494 0

A peaceful day in Ballito took a turn for the hectic. However, thanks to brave Samaritans in the coastal region, a young life was saved.   Ballito, South Africa (14…

Missing Explorer Rescued from Long Night on Skeleton Gorge Trail

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 4, 2023July 4, 2023 1,201 0

After a missing hiker was found stuck along the tricky trail Skeleton Gorge, Good Samaritan hikers helped get her to safety.   Skeleton Gorge, South Africa (04 July, 2023) —…

McDonald The Pony Gets a New Name and Home At Last

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 21, 2023May 19, 2023 1,056 0

McDonald the pony was overridden to the point of exhaustion. However, a happier chapter was just around the bend thanks to people who stepped in, stood up and showed McDonald…