Notices

Joint rescue training exercise, Coastal Water Rescue, Sea Rescue, SAPS K9 Search and Rescue, Fire Department, NMBMM Emergency Services.

Coastal Water Rescue squad members were dispatched to the drowning of a 13 year old girl near Motherwell Port Elizabeth. The search was called off due to darkness and will continue at first light with the SAPS divers.

Coastal Water Rescue members were dispatched to assist in the rescue of members of the public who were trapped on their car roof in the middle of a flooded river near Kleinskool PE. Members of the Metro rescue and fire services had arrived on scene first and successfully rescued the trapped individuals.

CWR Media Statement - The Herald 2012-10-12 : Coastal Water Rescue spokesman John Fletcher said all emergency services - including the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and municipal lifesavers were working and training together to ensure a fast response to any water emergency. Fletcher said that starting this weekend, his unit and other water related emergency services would be on high alert for the anticipated holiday season rush. “Our high alert period starts from this weekend but we are only expecting an increase in rescues from mid-November when the beaches start getting busy."

Coastal Water rescue responded to a drowning near Cape Recife PE at 18:05 this evening. After a 2km run down the beach and after 45 minutes of CPR the victim was declared deceased. Our condolences to his family - CWR team

Update: Coastal Water Rescue squad members just assisted two females who were stuck in a car which was trapped in water, door height.

The Coastal Water Rescue squad has been dispatched to assist with flooded areas across the PE metro . Residents are reminded to contact 10111 for any emergencies.

The Coastal Water Rescue squad has been placed on standby as the area is expecting heavy rainfalls throughout. Not only does the Coastal Water Rescue squad get dispatched to sea drownings we assist with flood and fresh water rescues.