Notice

01Aug2023 - Suspected suicide Sharkrock Pier

On Tuesday 01 Aug 2023, CWR was activated at 21h17 following reports of a possible suicide in progress at the Shark Rock Pier, Hobie Beach. Bystanders on the Pier had observed an adult male jumping off.

On arrival, it was confirmed that an adult male had jumped off the end of the pier and was last seen floating away in the direction of the harbour.

A visual search from the Pier was started with the aide of spotlights and supported by CWR members who had entered the water to conduct a water search. Due to reduced visibility in the water, CWR members subsequently moved their search to the shoreline.

NSRI Station 6 launched Rescue 6A from the harbour and started an extensive grid search of the area.

The search was called off after 11pm.

Services on scene: Coastal Water Rescue, NSRI Station 6, SAPS Divers, SAPS Humewood, Metro Police