Coastal Water Rescue
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The East Cape Coastal Water Rescue Squad (formally known as Surf Rescue) was formed 33 years ago as a voluntary organization to respond to drowning incidents in and around the Nelson Mandela Municipal Metropole (sea surf zones, rivers, dams and swimming pools). Through our efforts and with total dedication, numerous people in distress have been saved. We are a unique organisation and being a volu
08/06/2026
The Coastal Water Rescue squad responded to Brighton Beach earlier today following reports of a drowning in progress.
First members on scene reported back that the incident was at the old pier, that somebody had jumped from the end of the pier, and that they had a visual of the casualty in the water.
Due to conditions and the distance to the casualty, CWR swimmers were not deployed. Rescue 6A from the NSRI launched and was en route to the scene.
When Rescue 6A arrived on the scene, CWR members directed them to the location via radio, where they recovered the body of an unknown male.
CWR members swam in and, with assistance from SAPS K9 Search & Rescue, retrieved and recovered the body of the deceased back to shore.
Skills sharpened, teamwork strengthened, ready for what matters.
Sunday’s training at Mangolds Pools saw the Coastal Water Rescue team getting hands-on with the ARK Inflatables Rescue Croc, becoming familiar with its use in rescue situations.
As a volunteer organisation, our strength lies in our team, committed members training together, building trust, camaraderie and preparedness for when it matters.
One team. One purpose. Always ready. Coastal Water Rescue.
17/05/2026
Training at Kings Beach earlier today, we took the ARK Inflatables Rescue Croc out for some practice.
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