Cape Town’s festive season has seen a spike in beach incidents, with many fatalities occurring at unguarded beaches, reports the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon noted a worrying trend of drownings, mainly due to rip currents and inebriated swimmers. Also read: 16-year-old boy passes away despite surfer’s brave rescue efforts Rip currents are strong water channels … Continue reading NSRI urges beachgoers to swim only in lifeguard-designated areas