Notice

16Sep2023 - New Brighton

On Saturday, 16th Sep 2023, CWR was activated at 08h15 to a report of a 9-year-old child stuck in the middle of a dam in Struanway, New Brighton.

On arrival, CWR members received conflicting information from the public, so they immediately initiated a search of the area surrounding the waters edge. An adult male was found semi conscious in the mud 20mtrs from the waters edge.
CWR members extracted him to the side, and the patient whilst being assessed was wrapped in an emergency blanket for warmth.

Patient care was handed over to Metro EMS, who continued the treatment. Unfortunately, the casualty became unresponsive and stopped breathing.

CPR was immediately started with the assistance of Beach Office and CWR.

The CPR continued until the casualty was loaded into the ambulance.

Services on scene: Coastal Water Rescue, EMS, Beach Office, SAPS Sector Vehicle