The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is appealing to the public and seafarers to be on the lookout for any NSRI pink rescue buoys that may have washed out along the shoreline or may be adrift at sea.
The NSRI’s pink rescue buoys constitute public rescue equipment strategically deployed at various beaches, rivers, and dams throughout South Africa, proving instrumental in the rescue of 177 individuals, as documented.
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Initiated in late 2017, the project has garnered sponsorship for over 1800 distinctively pink emergency flotation devices from both individuals and companies. These buoyant devices are strategically positioned along the coastline as well as in select inland rivers and dams. Their purpose is to provide emergency flotation for those in water-related distress and support for rescuers, even in instances where warnings about potential dangers have been issued.
Ongoing collaboration with municipal authorities enables the identification and establishment of additional sites for deploying the pink rescue buoys. The success stories surrounding these buoys have captured the collective imagination of communities, with word spreading about their life-saving efficacy.
Communities actively contribute to the upkeep of the pink buoys through volunteer efforts, ensuring their constant readiness. The public is encouraged to assist in identifying any faults or missing buoys.
Regrettably, there have been instances of pink buoys being stolen during the holiday season. The theft of a pink buoy is emphasised as having potentially fatal consequences.
Individuals are urged to report any sighting of a pole missing a pink buoy by calling the designated cell number on the pole, facilitating prompt replacement.
In cases where a person is observed with a pink buoy lacking NSRI identification, it is suspected to be stolen.
The public is encouraged to request the return of the buoy to its original pole or advise the person to contact NSRI for recovery, ensuring the buoy is relocated to its designated pole.
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