Notices

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.

Just before 7am this morning the squad was activated to a boat capsize on the Swartkops River mouth. Along with BWB lifesaving club, SAPS Divers and NSRI we were able to save all 4 casualties. Great job and congratulations to all involved.

Hi all, hope you had an awesome Easter with friends and family. We had a quieter than expected weekend with one very sad call out were the unit was dispatched to Struandale at 12:30 on Friday. The call came through as a young boy drowning. Tragically on our arrival we discovered there were 2 young boys missing aged 8 and 7 with their 6 year old sister watching from the side. After a 30 minute search our swimmers along with fire department recovered both young boys’ bodies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the 2 brothers.

Major shock at Blue Water Bay were 4 of our members were on lifesaving duty when it happened and managed to rescue 15 of the 21 patients. Unfortunately with conditions the way they were made it impossible to get to all of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the lost men at sea. While on the scene we received a call for a boating accident on Sundays River where we sent half the squad to assist while the others assist with the search at BWB. At Sundays a 43 year male hit his head and fell off a ski boat and drown. We searched for 2 hours before handing the scene over to divers. This weekend’s rescues showed us how important it is to have craft in the water (jetski). not only does it speed up recovery of patients but it add a high point for searches as well as keeps our members safer, so if anyone knows of any big companies that are looking for a tax break please call me, we urgently looking for a Jetski and additional equipment. John 0826127840 any sponsorships or donations will be greatly appreciated