Notices

At 16h52 the Squad was alerted to a drowning in progress at MAITLANDS MOUTH. Report of 2 fisherman were in the surf fishing when the son was reportedly swept in to sea. Four rescue swimmers and support crew members were activated to respond. On arrival a stand down was issued after more info was received that it was a false alarm, according to an eye witness both parties had left the beach, possibly under the influence.

The Squad were involved in training exercises with NSRI , FIRE RESCUE, EMS where bailing drops, cross overs passengers from one boat to the next, pick up swimmers and jet ski drills were conducted, even in the red tide that surfaced overnight. Thanks NSRI for arranging , experience gained by all.

"This morning, at 10h27 Coastal Water Rescue was alerted to a drowning in progress at Wells Estate. Patient was an adult, male who had been caught in the rip currents and strong waves. When the squad arrived, conditions were rough with an easterly on shore, creating big waves and strong rip currents. Patient was nowhere to be seen. An immediate search was executed! The jets skis were behind the surf line and we had 3 rescue swimmers along with Bluewater Bay lifeguards search in the swim line. CWR also had 3 land/support crew doing a beach sweep as back-up. Search wad conducted for an hour, then called off due to conditions. Unfortunately the person was not yet found."

Coastal Water Rescue assisted this morning with water safety for the first Ocean Racing Series event of the season. Well done to all the swimmers!

Coastal Water Rescue assisted Algoa FM with water safety for the spring swim at Hobie Beach this morning.

The Coastal Water Rescue squad were alerted at approximately 12h30 of a possible drowning / drowning in progress incident at Maitlands beach. 8 of our rescue swimmers responded, on arrival at Maitlands the patient had already been attended to and taken to hospital by ambulance.

Coastal Water Rescue responded to a call at approximately 15:10. 2 swimmers were in trouble at Sards, squad responded, but they were out of the water upon our arrival. One swimmer had swallowed some water, but everyone is fine, no serious medical attention was necessary.

The Coastal Water Rescue members assisted during the JBAY Cold Water Classic today at Marina Martinique. Thank you to Kings Beach Life Saving for loaning us additional boards, could not have done this without that.