Notices
The Coastal Water Rescue squad was activated this afternoon for a drowning in progress in the vicinity of Shark Rock Pier, on arrival by squad members it was determined to be a false alarm and a stand down was issued. CWR Update: CWR was activated to Hobie Beach when a member of the public spotted a person about 400m off-shore and thought the person to be in distress and, understandably so, reported it. It was then a swimmer going for a morning swim, hence a false alarm. Stand down was called.
A skipper's Jet Ski lost power not too far off shore close to Something Good. CWR was called out to the scene, but the skipper got the motor started and managed to beach the Jet Ski safely.
The Coastal Water Rescue was squad has just been dispatched to a drowning in progress at Hobie Beach. No further information available at this time. CWR Update: On arrival the victim had made it out of the water. SAP, NMB beach office and Coastal water rescue responded. The first Coastal water Rescue squad member arrived on scene within 6 minutes of being dispatched.
The Coastal Water Rescue squad is on standby to assist in the search for a missing spear fisherman who failed to surface near Humewood beach. Fire & Rescue as well as SAPS divers are currently searching for the missing man. We will update you once we receive more information. CWR Update: He's just been found alive and well at Pollock beach. He'd dived from Humewood to Pollock.
a boat with 3 individuals on board capsized in the Bluewater Bay mouth. All are safe. Thanks to BWB sector police, NSRI and Beach office for assistance and great work!
The Coastal Water Rescue squad were dispatched to a boat which overturned near smelly creek lighthouse Deal Party. The squad was asked to stand down after all occupants managed to get out the water.
Coastal Water Rescue squad was dispatched to assist with the search of a suspected missing fisherman in Summerstrand. All emergency services were on the scene however we could not locate anyone due to heavy swells and limited visibility. The SAPS are handling the scene.
