Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 07h00 on Friday 1 February, NSRI Port Elizabeth were alerted by members of the public claiming that they had been trying since early this morning to ref-loat a Striped Dolphin, into the sea at Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth, after reportedly finding the live dolphin adult female on the beach that morning but that the dolphin kept re-stranding herself on the beach despite their best efforts. "NSRI Port Elizabeth contacted the local Bay … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth dolphin rescue
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76 people evacuated from flooded Swartkops waters
Daniel Heimann, NSRI Port Elizabeth Coxswain, said; "At 04h30 on Sunday 21 October, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew, who have remained on high alert to assist with flooding during the heavy rains, were activated at the request of Disaster Management following reports of a Christian group, SAMCA, upstream of the Swartkops River cut off from mainland by rising waters on the Swartkops River. "Our NSRI volunteer sea rescue duty crew dispatched a forward team to investigate … [Read more...] about 76 people evacuated from flooded Swartkops waters
6 men rescued near Bird Island
At 03h30 NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following a request from assistance from 6 men on a rigid inflatable rubber duck reporting to have engine failure near Bird Island. NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched two sea rescue craft, Spirit of Toft and Eikos Rescuer IV, and responded to the scene arriving on-scene just after 05h00 in 3 foot swells and generally calm sea conditions and the 6 men were taken onboard our sea rescue craft and … [Read more...] about 6 men rescued near Bird Island
Another boat capsizes on Swartkops River
Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabeth deputy station commander, said; "At 10h15 NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a small 3 meter river boat capsized on the Swartkops River Mouth with 4 males onboard who had been thrown into the water when their boat capsized. "They had been fishing at the river mouth in an outgoing tide which, from the force of the outgoing tide, apparently dragged their anchor, sweeping them into the mouth of the river … [Read more...] about Another boat capsizes on Swartkops River
‘Aircraft Crash’ leads to rescue of 4 men off capsized fishing boat
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 09h02 on Thursday 7 June, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a small fixed wing light aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 1.5 nautical miles off-shore between The Willows and Schoenmakerskop, approximately 18 nautical miles West of the Port Elizabeth harbour. "Our NSRI volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched our sea rescue craft and a full Emergency Services response was … [Read more...] about ‘Aircraft Crash’ leads to rescue of 4 men off capsized fishing boat
Jeffrey’s Bay, NSRI Station 37, Gains a New Rescue Runner
Discovery, today assisted the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to continue making a meaningful difference by keeping South Africans safe at sea with the launch of the final rescue runner in the Jefferey's Bay region. The launch provided an opportunity for those present to also better understand the intricacies that go into a sea rescue, and how critical the equipment and people who carry out this operation actually are. NSRI CEO, Ian Wienburg says, "Over the last few years Discovery … [Read more...] about Jeffrey’s Bay, NSRI Station 37, Gains a New Rescue Runner
Not a Very Festive Penguin Season
Jared Harding writes; "For the past 3 weeks SAMREC has been rescuing African Penguins along the coast, from Gamtoos River Mouth all the way to the Fish River. "Over the past 3 weeks, we have admitted over 55 penguins and we are asking you all to please pass on the message, that any penguin that is seen on the beach is a penguin in need. The penguins that have been admitted into our facility have been between 0.88 and 1.5 kilograms - so these little fellows need our help." Below is a guide … [Read more...] about Not a Very Festive Penguin Season
32 Reasons Why Rescuing Stray Dogs is a BAD Thing
I thought of saying; "Why I wish I could carry a gun in my car and shoot at strays", but that thought may be seen as too violent, after all we can't even shoot tip criminals with paint ball guns. We have all seen those e-mails that fly thick and fast into our inboxes pleading to adopt a stray or find a mutt. Frankly after one whole month and ten thousand bleeding heart e-mails you quickly become immune and do not even delight in clicking delete. The sheer mind numbing deluge is enough to … [Read more...] about 32 Reasons Why Rescuing Stray Dogs is a BAD Thing
Dramatic Rescue of Primary School Children and Teachers After Bridge Collapsed
Five school children and three teachers from the Palmiet River Primary School were dramatically rescued after the bridge between their school, approximately 30 km outside Uitenhage, and the main road collapsed earlier today. The South African Air force came to the rescue with a BK 117 helicopter and transported them across the river where they were handed over in the care of the Uitenhage South African Police Service. They were then transported by vehicle to safety. At 14:00 today the dam … [Read more...] about Dramatic Rescue of Primary School Children and Teachers After Bridge Collapsed
Fisherman Cut Out of Capsized Chokka Boat
One fisherman swims ashore, nine fishermen rescued by Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred NSRI, and one fisherman dies after a Chokka fishing boat capsizes. Juan Pretorius, NSRI Port Alfred station commander, said; "On 5 June at 04h00 NSRI Port Alfred volunteers were activated following reports of a Chokka fishing boat reportedly struck by lightning and capsized close to shore 7 nautical miles East of Port Alfred. The skipper of the Chokka fishing boat had walked 4 kilometers to Riet River, a … [Read more...] about Fisherman Cut Out of Capsized Chokka Boat
PE NSRI in Emergency Flight
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; At approximately 12h30 the SA Air Force (SAAF) 15 Squadron - Charlie Flight (Port Elizabeth) were tasked to casualty evacuate a 32 year old Indian crewman, aboard the French crude oil carrier BW Utah, suffering a suspected bleeding ulcer. NSRI Port Elizabeth dispatched two NSRI rescue swimmers and a Netcare 911 paramedic to accompany the SAAF flight aboard a SAAF 15 Squadron - Charlie Flight BK-117 helicopter which departed Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about PE NSRI in Emergency Flight
