Notice

02Jan2025 - Drowning Smelly Creek

At 13:21 today, the Coastal Water Rescue squad was activated following a report from the Water Emergency Response Committee regarding a drowning in progress at Smelly Creek. Upon arrival, further information indicated that a 7-year-old child was in trouble and possibly caught in a rip current.

Due to the hazardous conditions, swimmers were not deployed into the water. NSRI Station 6 responded with their jet rib, Rescue 6B, to conduct a search; however, they were unable to locate the child.

Coastal Water Rescue is staffed by volunteers and funded by donations. Can you help us? Please visit https://www.cwrescue.co.za/support-us for more info.