Notices

Saturday 7th November 2015, approximately 15h50:: CWR squad responded to a near downing at 3 Pools Resort, Willows. A 25 year old man dived into the pool and did not resurface. The man was recovered from the water and was ressucitated by medics on scene. He also had a suspected spinal injury. He was airlifted by Aeromed 3 to hospital for treatment. Various Rescue units on scene including EMS, SAPS, beach office, etc are to be thanked for a well Co ordinated rescue.

This morning (Sunday) at 8:52 the Coastal Water Rescue squad was activated with a drowning in progress at Wells Estate. On arrival it was established that the patient was already out of the water. EMS paramedics attended to the patient who was transported to Dora Nginza Hospital after being stabilised. On scene was Beach Office, CWR, BWBLSC, EMS, EMS Aeromed Chopper, SAPS and SAPS Dive Unit. Well done to all involved.

On Saturday 31 Oct 2015, CWR Squad responded to a near downing at Pollock beach. A female swimmer was in distress. Body boarders and lifeguards from Summerstrand Surf Lifesaving Club brought her safely to shore. She was unresponsive. A member of CWR initiated CPR with the assistance of Gardmed. The female was successfully resuscitated and was transported to hospital to be checked by a medical facility for secondary drowning. All rescue services on scene are to be commended for a well professional and coordinated rescue which resulted in another life saved.

At 14:33 CWR was activated with reports of a drowning in progress at Hobie Beach. On our arrival it was established that it was a near drowning incident and that the patient had already been retrieved by members of the Beach Office on the jetski. The patient refused any further assistance and a stand down was issued to the squad.
Coastal Water Rescue

At 14:10 the CWR squad was activated after reports of a drowning in progress at Brighton Beach. On arrival it was established that a member of the the public managed to pull the patient out and CPR was started. Unfortunately resuscitation attempts were not successful and the scene was handed over the SAPS. CWR, Beach Office, BWBLSC, SAPS/SAPS Dive Unit and EMS responded. Our condolences to the family of the victim.

At 14:23 CWR was activated with a drowning in progress in Booysens Park. Two children crossed a river with the one carrying the younger one. During crossing they fell, and in the process the younger child was swept away in the current. All emergency organisations responded and a search was done of the river area where the incident took place. Unfortunately the victim was not recovered and the search will be continued by the SAPS S&R.
CWR, EMS, Fire, SAPS Divers, Beach Office was on scene. Our condolences to the family of the victim.

This afternoon at 13:42 the CWR squad was activated with a drowning in progress at the Redhouse Yacht Club. On arrival it was established that it was not a drowning in progress incident and a stand down was issued A drowning victim was earlier in the week was spotted, previous recovery attempts were not successful. On scene was CWR, BWBLSC, EMS, EMS Chopper, Fire and SAPS. The scene was handed over the the SAPS for further action. Our condolences to the friends and family of the victim. CWR

At 17h12 today the CWR squad was activated to assist with the search and rescue of two people trapped in the Elandsriver area. The site is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles. One victim was successfully rescued from across the flooding river by SAPS S&R unit, but unfortunately the second victim remains missing, the SAPS will be continuing the search in the morning.