Notices

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.

Coastal Water Rescue activated the squad at 15:56 after receiving reports of a drowning in progress at Sardinia Bay from the Water Emergency Response Committee. On arrival several swimmers were deployed into the water to join the Beach Office life guards who were already busy searching. The NSRI launched their rescue duck and started searching the surf and behind the breakers.

The EMS chopper AeroMed2 joined the search, and after some time indicated a possible sighting on the far left hand side of the beach. Rescue swimmers attempted to reach the location, but dangerous surf conditions made it impossible. Another attempt was then made to drop the swimmers using the NSRI duck, but again it had to be called off due to surf conditions and the close proximity to the rocks.

The SAPS will continue the search for the victim in the morning.

Our sincere condolensces to the friends and family of this victim.

Services on scene: Coastal Water Rescue, NSRI Station 6, EMS, EMS Chopper AeroMed2, SAPS Sector Vehicle, SAPS Dive Unit and Beach Office