Watch: NSRI helps young Humpback whale break free from entanglement

Some heroes wear capes, others wear wetsuits and swimming gear. The National Sea Rescue...

Shark activity warning as headless whale carcass towed into Hout Bay Harbour

Members of the public, residents and beachgoers are being urged to avoid entering Hout...

Struggling kids & a stranded boat: NSRI to the rescue this weekend

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in the Western Cape was kept busy over...

Watch: Rare sperm whale stranded in shallows of Struisbaai

A sombre scene unfolded on the shore of Struisbaai on Friday evening when a...

Local Cape Town hero drowns while trying to save paddler in Kalk Bay

Tragedy struck in Kalk Bay on Monday morning, 28 April, when a local man...

Lost in fog: NSRI rescues 4 survivors clinging to capsized boat for 7 hours

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) successfully rescued four people on Saturday afternoon after...

NSRI recovers body of fisherman found at sea near Mossel Bay

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) recovered the body of a fisherman that was...

NSRI investigates mysterious discovery of floating survival suits

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is investigating the discovery of five survival suits...

NSRI urges beachgoers to stay safe as full moon spring tide approaches

The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety advisory urging holidaymakers and beachgoers...

NSRI offers safety precautions guide ahead of new moon spring tides

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging coastal communities and visitors to exercise...