Notices

CWR activated the squad on 1 April at 13:52 following reports from WERC (Water Emergency Rescue Committee) of a capsized rubber duck just off Cape Recife. NSRI requested assistance of rescue swimmers to assist with two patients in the water.

Two people had been on board the rubber duck, when it capsized just off the shore at the lighthouse. They got separated, but both managed to reach the rocky shoreline.

Both patients were assisted off the rocks and brought to shore safely. They were treated for lacerations and shock by medical personel on scene.

CWR

CWR activated the squad today at 13h30 after a report of a drowning in progress at the pool in Wells Estate was received from WERC (Water Emergency Rescue Committee). Shortly after activation CWR received a confirmation that the patient had been retrieved, and EMS was attending. A stand down was issued to the squad.

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Coastal Water Rescue

The CWR squad was activated at 14:10 today following reports from WERC (Water Emergency Rescue Committee) of a drowning in progress at the Willow Dam in Uitenhage.

Unfortunately the young victim did not survive and the body was recovered by K9 Search & Rescue of Uitenhage SAPS.

A stand down was issued to the squad shortly after the arrival of our first members on scene.

Coastal Water Rescue

CWR activated the rescue squad at 12:14 following reports from WERC (Water Emergency Rescue Committee) of a drowning in progress at Sumkay.

On arrival it was established that the patient, a 14 year old child, was found unresponsive and removed from the pool by family members. CPR was initiated and transported by private vehicle to the hospital in Uitenhage. Unfortunately the patient was declared dead on arrival.

Services on scene: Coastal Water Rescue, Beach Office, EMS, EMS Aeromed3, Fire

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Coastal Water Rescue activated the squad at 14:06 today following reports from WERC (Water Emergency Rescue Committee) about a drowning in progress at Sunday's River.

A 21 year old male attempted to cross the river, but started experiencing difficulty in the middle of the river. Attempts by friends to assist failed and they raised the alarm.

On arrival CWR members immediately started with a surface based search, but later handed the scene over to the SAPS Divers, who continued to do a prolonged and extensive underwater search.

On Sunday 26 Feb 2017, at 9:45am Coastal Water Rescue was activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Wells Estate. En route to the scene was further information received that it was in fact at St Georges Beach and not Wells Estate.

Before arrival on scene did we receive confirmation that the victim was out of the water, but unfortunately did not survive and a stand down was issued to the squad.

Services on scene: NMB EMS, EMS College, Beach Office, BWBLSC, CWR, NSRI Station 6 on standby.

Coastal Water Rescue activated the squad at 12:52 after reports were received of a drowning in progress in the Redhouse area.

A group of school students were under the guidance of the Zwartkops Conservancy on a hiking expedition next to the river. It was not a water related outing, but during a rest break they heard somebody entering the water some distance away from the group. On investigating they noticed one of the students was in the water, but soon disappeared under the surface at which point they raised the alarm and notified the 10111 center.

On arrival CWR members entered the water immediately at the entry point identified, and together with staff from the Beach Office on their jetski started a search of the immediate area. After an extensive search the scene was handed over to the SAPS divers to perform an underwater search.

Unfortunately the body of this young victim was not recovered during this search.

Services on scene: CWR, Beach Office, Fire Department, EMS, SAPS, SAPS Divers

Today at 12h30, whilst CWR training at Kings beach was in session, a near drowning incident took place slightly further up Kings beach near the McArthur pool side. Kings beach voluntary lifeguards were alerted to the victim who was observed floating behind the surf line.

They responded immediately and located the 45 year old adult floating face down, lifeless in the water. The patient was rescued from the water & CPR commenced on the beach. CWR were alerted and responded to the situation. CWR and Metro Advance Life support paramedics took over the treatment of the patient. During CPR the patient showed positive signs of recovery. On arrival of EMS the patient was evacuated via ambulance to hospital.

A big thank you to KB volunteer lifeguards TAMLYN GILL and BRADLEY ORDENDAAL who showed extreme professionalism in the rescue and CPR which ultimately saved the patient’s life.

The following services were involved NMB EMS, KINGS BEACH LIFESAVING CLUB, CWR, BEACH OFFICE and SAPS and all involved must be congratulated on a professional and well co-ordinated rescue.