At 17h07, Saturday, 29th April, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following reports of a person bitten by a shark at The Waves, a popular surf spot at Keurbooms, Plettenberg Bay. NSRI rescue crew responded directly to the scene, the AMS/EMS Skymed rescue helicopter was placed on alert, Med-Life ambulance services responded and the sea rescue craft Free Runner, Airlink Rescuer and Leonard Smith were launched. On arrival on the scene a 14 year old Port Elizabeth male teenager was … [Read more...] about PE Teenager bitten by Shark
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The Farmer’s in the Dell
On a recent visit to Castleton in Plettenberg Bay these Guinea Fowl befriended me as soon as they saw that I came bearing food. They particularly liked All Bran. I wonder if they would have liked my choice of music - The Farmer's in the Dell? We were there celebrating a significant birthday for my brother, Michael along with his joining the very exclusive; "We beat George!" club. See: Castleton Luxury Apartment for more info on Castleton and Accommodation there. … [Read more...] about The Farmer’s in the Dell
Plane Accident Victim airlifted to Port Elizabeth
At 11h30, Wednesday, 16th December, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated along with the Emergency Services following reports of a light aircraft accident initially believed to be near to Plettenberg Bay. On investigation it was revealed that a light aircraft had been involved in an accident suspected to be in the vicinity of the Palmietvlei mountains in bad weather. An emergency response was activated and the ARCC (Air Rescue Coordination Centre) of the ATNS (Air Traffic and … [Read more...] about Plane Accident Victim airlifted to Port Elizabeth
PE Plett MTB Stage race September 2015
The route in 2015 will once again reverse and the start will be at Wedgewood Country Estate outside of Port Elizabeth and the finish will be quite dramatic as the riders cross the Keurbooms River by floating bridge and onto the finish line at Forever Resorts. https://youtu.be/NuEbJ1M4L7Q?list=PLuJPISC1y056MqrEJ1JRkxpWBIbXzaBN4 Creator: Red Cherry adventures Posted to MyPE by: Paul Ruschenbaum Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for … [Read more...] about PE Plett MTB Stage race September 2015
Junior Kings off to Plett
The EP Kings U19 and U21 squads will continue their preparations for the forthcoming Currie Cup season when they take on their South Western District counterparts in Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday - 24 June. The matches will take place at 2pm and 3.30pm at Piesang Valley in Plett. The two teams open their Currie Cup campaigns on July 11 when they play against their Free State counterparts in Bloemfontein. The squads to play South Western Districts are: U19 (15-1): Peter Mabhutana, … [Read more...] about Junior Kings off to Plett
PE to Plett 2013
On Saturday 14 September, thousands of enthusiastic supporters lined Shark Rock Pier on the Port Elizabeth beachfront to cheer 400 mountain bikers as they set off on the inaugural Investec PE to Plett. The route meandered through 368 km of South Africa's pristine natural beauty including the Stuckem Forest, Van Staden' Pass, Jeffrey's Bay, St Francis Bay, Tsitsikamma, Nature's Valley and ended on Central Beach in picturesque Plettenberg Bay four days … [Read more...] about PE to Plett 2013
Body of unidentified man found offshore of Port Elizabeth
Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabeth deputy station commander, said; "At 15h30, on Friday, 17 August, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following reports from the Chokka fishing boat Silver Arrow of a body they had come across floating in the water 15 nautical miles South West of Cape Recife and 1 nautical mile off-shore. "Our NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched our sea rescue craft Eikos Rescuer … [Read more...] about Body of unidentified man found offshore of Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth Hiker Rescued
Ray Farnham, NSRI Plettenberg Bay station commander, said; "On 24 April at 12h16 NSRI Plettenberg Bay volunteers were activated following reports from Cape Nature of a female fallen and suffering from a suspected fractured ankle at Kwano Gatte, Robberg Nature Reserve, whilst hiking with family. NSRI Plettenberg Bay volunteers responded to the scene aboard the sea rescue craft Ian Hepburn. On arrival on-scene sea rescue members were put ashore where the female, 72 year old Dot Goetsch, from … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Hiker Rescued
