Opvolg: - Die drie tienerseuns wat gister omstreeks 14:00 by Diasstrand verdrink het, se identiteit is bekend gemaak.
Ziggy Matthysen (14), Lesley Anderson (13) en Nathan Taute (13), drie boesemvriende, is almal afkomstig van 7delaan, KwaNonqaba.
Aanvanklik is gedink dat die een kind 'n meisie was weens sy lang hare.
'n Troosdiens vir die drie kinders sal Woensdagaand, 14 Januarie om 18:00 in 7delaan plaasvind waartydens verskeie predikers sal optree. - Mossel Bay Advertiser
Mossel Bay:
At 14h29, Sunday, 11th January, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew dispatched rescue swimmers and launched the sea rescue craft VODACOM RESCUER II following reports of a drowning in progress at Dias Beach, Mossel Bay.
A Police Sea Borderline boat, that was also carrying members of the Police Dive Unit, WC Government Health EMS, the SA Police Services and ER24 ambulance services also responded.
On arrival on-scene it was found that three children, 2 boys and a girl, believed to be aged approximately 14 years old and believed to all be friends from Mossel Bay, had been swept out to sea by rip currents while swimming.
An unidentified adult female had rescued the girl from the water and had commenced CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) but paramedics declared the girl deceased after CPR was unsuccessful.
The Police boat had located and recovered the bodies of both of the boys from the water but both had succumbed to drowning and were both declared deceased by paramedics.
The bodies of the 3 teenagers have been taken into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services and Police have opened an inquest docket.
Family that were on the scene are being supported by Police trauma counsellors. - NSRI
MSBWX - Once again rip currents claimed three young lives. We need to be vigilant and alert when swimming in the sea. Only swim under supervision and between demarcated areas. Adults need to take responsibility and keep a watchful eye on their children and where they swim.
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Monday, 12 January 2015
Friday, 2 January 2015
#SAWeather and #Disaster #Observations South Africa : 2 January 2015 04h00 SAST - MSBWX
SAWS SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the western and central parts of the Northern Cape.
WATCHES: -----Nil
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over the extreme north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: -----Nil
MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms and rain showers can be expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State and Kwazulu Natal.
MSBWX National Disaster Observations: Several drownings occurred yesterday in South Africa. Drownings are preventable. Heed lifeguard warnings and swim under supervision, in demarcated and designated areas. We need to be vigilant and alert at all times especially were children are playing or swimming in water.
NSRI National Warnings: NSRI are urging bathers to be extremely cautious. Strong rip currents and rough sea conditions continue to be experienced around the coast. TO REPORT A SEA RESCUE EMERGENCY DIAL 112 FROM A CELLPHONE
- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS
WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the western and central parts of the Northern Cape.
WATCHES: -----Nil
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over the extreme north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: -----Nil
MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms and rain showers can be expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State and Kwazulu Natal.
MSBWX National Disaster Observations: Several drownings occurred yesterday in South Africa. Drownings are preventable. Heed lifeguard warnings and swim under supervision, in demarcated and designated areas. We need to be vigilant and alert at all times especially were children are playing or swimming in water.
NSRI National Warnings: NSRI are urging bathers to be extremely cautious. Strong rip currents and rough sea conditions continue to be experienced around the coast. TO REPORT A SEA RESCUE EMERGENCY DIAL 112 FROM A CELLPHONE
- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS
Saturday, 27 December 2014
#SAWeather and #Disaster #Observations South Africa : 27 December 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX
SAWS SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
WARNINGS: -----Nil
WATCHES: Heavy rain that may lead to localised flooding expected in places over Gauteng, Limpopo, eastern parts of North West, central and eastern Free State,extreme northern and western Mpumalanga and the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape.
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: An intense tropical low pressure system is expected to move over Botswana, resulting in tropical moisture over the eastern and northern parts of South Africa from early hours on Saturday morning and into Monday. The public is advised that heavy rain and flooding can be expected.
MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: Rough sea conditions during spring high tide in the early hours of this morning (Friday, 26th December) caused some flood damage to some roads, and to some houses, CoCT Disaster Risk Management evacuated a camping site at Silverstroomstrand. In some cases debris, kelp and flotsam washed onto some beaches and over some roads along parts of the West Coast and a part of the False Bay Coast. City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management conducted mopping up operations where areas were affected and relocated to higher ground affected campers at a camp site in Silverstroomstrand. Areas along the coast that were affected by rough seas during the early hours of this morning, were Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Hout Bay, Kleinbaai, part of Bloubergstrand, Derde Steen, Tweede Steen, Riebeekstrand, Silverstroomstrand – on the West Coast and parts of Baden Powell Drive – on the False Bay Coast which has been temporarily closed by authorities due to debris and sea sand washed onto the road and cleaning operations are underway by the City of Cape Town authorities to reopen Baden Powell Drive. NSRI, Lifeguards and the Emergency Services have been placed on high alert today.
Images: NSRI (Click on images for larger view)
Holiday makers along Atlantic coastline left underwater by high tide conditions
Images: Disaster Management Cape Town (Click on images for larger view.)
· Campers at Silwerstroomstrand beach moved to higher ground
· Flood waters receding after 8 metre of wave heights occurred during early hours of the morning
· Disaster management and other public safety authorities placed on high-alert for expected further above normal high tides this evening
· South African Weather Service issued warning of high seas with wave heights from 6-9m expected between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay today (Friday)
· Appeal made to homeowners, bathers and campers to exercise extreme caution due to big swells along coastlines
· Three bathers rescued after been washed off Kalk Bay Harbour seawall Coastal towns and resorts along the Atlantic and False Bay coastline were left swamped after tidal surge during the early hours of this morning forced closure of beach roads and campers to move to higher ground.
Although flood waters were reported to be receding, the weather warning remains in force for high seas with wave heights from 6 – 9 metres expected for the remainder of the day (Friday) between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay. At 06:00 AM this morning the South African Weather Service observed high tides peaking at 8 metres at Slangkop near Cape Point. The high tide conditions resulted in flooding of roads and camping areas due to the rough sea conditions during Spring High Tide in the early hours. The City’s disaster response teams commenced with mopping-up the Baden Powell coastal Road between Muizenberg and Strandfontein that was completely flooded after 06:00 AM this morning. The roadway will remain closed under the area has been cleared and made safe. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre confirms that the rough seas and high tide conditions did not claim any lives, however it caused major disruption on roadways and camping areas at coastal resorts this morning. Between 05:00 and 06:00 this morning whilst most of holidaymakers were asleep tidal waters flooded tent and caravan camping sites at Ganzekraal on the West Coast, Silwerstroomstrand Beach near Mamre and Atlantis as well as the coastline between Melkbosstrand until Milnerton Lagoon on the Atlantic Seaboard. The chalets at the Kleinbaai Resort near Melkbosstrand were standing under water this morning and stagnant water was visible in the recreational areas. The subway at Dalebrook Tidal Pool was completely flood and benches have washed into the pool. The coastal roads between Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, Strandfontein, Gordon’s Bay and Strand along the False Bay coastline were also flooded. The City of Cape Town commenced with relocating holidaymakers to higher ground and mopping-up coastal roads from debris, kelp and flotsam. The high tide this morning had prompted fears of further flooding but passed without major incident. An appeal is made to members of the public and bathers to pay very close attention to advice from the disaster management officials, law enforcement authorities and emergency services. The Cape Town Office of the South African Weather Service predicts that temperatures would be mild over the weekend between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. The City’s has placed disaster response teams and other public safety authorities on high-alert for another possible flood event this evening at 18:00 PM during high tide. The public are reminded that there will be a second high tide this evening and, although not anticipated to cause problems, there is still the potential for flooding of coastal areas. The City is monitoring the situation and if the circumstances worsen support and cooperation from other government entities and auxiliary organisations will be invoked. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), lifeguards and emergency services will remain on high alert throughout the day. This morning on-duty lifeguards rescued three (3) bathers that were washed off the Kalk Bay Harbour seawall by rough sea conditions. A general caution is issued urging 'sightseers' and bathers to stay away from harbours, seawalls and rocks and exercising caution at tidal pools due to massive swells and rough sea conditions. The City of Cape Town will continue to monitor further developments relating to the weather system. The public is urged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.
- Disaster Management Cape Town
MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms and rain showers can be expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape (Karoo), Free State and Kwazulu Natal. Rough seas is still expected along the Western- , Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal coast this weekend. Holiday makers are advised to take note of the rough sea conditions. Boaters, paddlers, sail boarders and anyone launching any kind of craft onto water are advised to stay ashore until the sea conditions improved. Bathers must only swim where life guards are on duty and in demarcated areas.
MSBWX National Disaster Observations: -----Nil
NSRI National Warnings: Tidal surge caused 150 people to be swept out to sea: Lifeguards have confirmed that a drowning victim, an adult male, has not been recovered at Salmon Bay, Ballito following a drowning accident. Then at Addington Beach, Durban, lifeguards reported that a tidal surge caused 150 people to be swept out to sea. One person, an adult male, drowned and his body was recovered. Ethekweni lifeguards rescued the people and KZN-EMRS paramedics treated 40 people for near drowning symptoms but none were required to be transported to hospital. At 16h39, Friday, 26th December, NSRI Durban responded to Addington Beach following reports of a mass drowning incident. On arrival on-scene Ethekweni lifeguards and KZN EMRS confirmed that all people (unknown to NSRI the number of people involved) had been rescued from the surf by lifeguards and required no further assistance. NSRI are urging bathers to be extremely cautious over this weekend while rough seas and strong rip currents continue to be experienced around the coast. TO REPORT A SEA RESCUE EMERGENCY DIAL 112 FROM A CELLPHONE
- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS
WARNINGS: -----Nil
WATCHES: Heavy rain that may lead to localised flooding expected in places over Gauteng, Limpopo, eastern parts of North West, central and eastern Free State,extreme northern and western Mpumalanga and the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape.
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: An intense tropical low pressure system is expected to move over Botswana, resulting in tropical moisture over the eastern and northern parts of South Africa from early hours on Saturday morning and into Monday. The public is advised that heavy rain and flooding can be expected.
MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: Rough sea conditions during spring high tide in the early hours of this morning (Friday, 26th December) caused some flood damage to some roads, and to some houses, CoCT Disaster Risk Management evacuated a camping site at Silverstroomstrand. In some cases debris, kelp and flotsam washed onto some beaches and over some roads along parts of the West Coast and a part of the False Bay Coast. City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management conducted mopping up operations where areas were affected and relocated to higher ground affected campers at a camp site in Silverstroomstrand. Areas along the coast that were affected by rough seas during the early hours of this morning, were Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Hout Bay, Kleinbaai, part of Bloubergstrand, Derde Steen, Tweede Steen, Riebeekstrand, Silverstroomstrand – on the West Coast and parts of Baden Powell Drive – on the False Bay Coast which has been temporarily closed by authorities due to debris and sea sand washed onto the road and cleaning operations are underway by the City of Cape Town authorities to reopen Baden Powell Drive. NSRI, Lifeguards and the Emergency Services have been placed on high alert today.
Images: NSRI (Click on images for larger view)
Holiday makers along Atlantic coastline left underwater by high tide conditions
Images: Disaster Management Cape Town (Click on images for larger view.)
· Campers at Silwerstroomstrand beach moved to higher ground
· Flood waters receding after 8 metre of wave heights occurred during early hours of the morning
· Disaster management and other public safety authorities placed on high-alert for expected further above normal high tides this evening
· South African Weather Service issued warning of high seas with wave heights from 6-9m expected between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay today (Friday)
· Appeal made to homeowners, bathers and campers to exercise extreme caution due to big swells along coastlines
· Three bathers rescued after been washed off Kalk Bay Harbour seawall Coastal towns and resorts along the Atlantic and False Bay coastline were left swamped after tidal surge during the early hours of this morning forced closure of beach roads and campers to move to higher ground.
Although flood waters were reported to be receding, the weather warning remains in force for high seas with wave heights from 6 – 9 metres expected for the remainder of the day (Friday) between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay. At 06:00 AM this morning the South African Weather Service observed high tides peaking at 8 metres at Slangkop near Cape Point. The high tide conditions resulted in flooding of roads and camping areas due to the rough sea conditions during Spring High Tide in the early hours. The City’s disaster response teams commenced with mopping-up the Baden Powell coastal Road between Muizenberg and Strandfontein that was completely flooded after 06:00 AM this morning. The roadway will remain closed under the area has been cleared and made safe. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre confirms that the rough seas and high tide conditions did not claim any lives, however it caused major disruption on roadways and camping areas at coastal resorts this morning. Between 05:00 and 06:00 this morning whilst most of holidaymakers were asleep tidal waters flooded tent and caravan camping sites at Ganzekraal on the West Coast, Silwerstroomstrand Beach near Mamre and Atlantis as well as the coastline between Melkbosstrand until Milnerton Lagoon on the Atlantic Seaboard. The chalets at the Kleinbaai Resort near Melkbosstrand were standing under water this morning and stagnant water was visible in the recreational areas. The subway at Dalebrook Tidal Pool was completely flood and benches have washed into the pool. The coastal roads between Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, Strandfontein, Gordon’s Bay and Strand along the False Bay coastline were also flooded. The City of Cape Town commenced with relocating holidaymakers to higher ground and mopping-up coastal roads from debris, kelp and flotsam. The high tide this morning had prompted fears of further flooding but passed without major incident. An appeal is made to members of the public and bathers to pay very close attention to advice from the disaster management officials, law enforcement authorities and emergency services. The Cape Town Office of the South African Weather Service predicts that temperatures would be mild over the weekend between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. The City’s has placed disaster response teams and other public safety authorities on high-alert for another possible flood event this evening at 18:00 PM during high tide. The public are reminded that there will be a second high tide this evening and, although not anticipated to cause problems, there is still the potential for flooding of coastal areas. The City is monitoring the situation and if the circumstances worsen support and cooperation from other government entities and auxiliary organisations will be invoked. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), lifeguards and emergency services will remain on high alert throughout the day. This morning on-duty lifeguards rescued three (3) bathers that were washed off the Kalk Bay Harbour seawall by rough sea conditions. A general caution is issued urging 'sightseers' and bathers to stay away from harbours, seawalls and rocks and exercising caution at tidal pools due to massive swells and rough sea conditions. The City of Cape Town will continue to monitor further developments relating to the weather system. The public is urged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.
- Disaster Management Cape Town
MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms and rain showers can be expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape (Karoo), Free State and Kwazulu Natal. Rough seas is still expected along the Western- , Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal coast this weekend. Holiday makers are advised to take note of the rough sea conditions. Boaters, paddlers, sail boarders and anyone launching any kind of craft onto water are advised to stay ashore until the sea conditions improved. Bathers must only swim where life guards are on duty and in demarcated areas.
MSBWX National Disaster Observations: -----Nil
NSRI National Warnings: Tidal surge caused 150 people to be swept out to sea: Lifeguards have confirmed that a drowning victim, an adult male, has not been recovered at Salmon Bay, Ballito following a drowning accident. Then at Addington Beach, Durban, lifeguards reported that a tidal surge caused 150 people to be swept out to sea. One person, an adult male, drowned and his body was recovered. Ethekweni lifeguards rescued the people and KZN-EMRS paramedics treated 40 people for near drowning symptoms but none were required to be transported to hospital. At 16h39, Friday, 26th December, NSRI Durban responded to Addington Beach following reports of a mass drowning incident. On arrival on-scene Ethekweni lifeguards and KZN EMRS confirmed that all people (unknown to NSRI the number of people involved) had been rescued from the surf by lifeguards and required no further assistance. NSRI are urging bathers to be extremely cautious over this weekend while rough seas and strong rip currents continue to be experienced around the coast. TO REPORT A SEA RESCUE EMERGENCY DIAL 112 FROM A CELLPHONE
- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS
Monday, 10 November 2014
George: 3 drown at Garden Route Dam
At 13h50, Sunday, 09th November, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following reports from EC Government Health EMS that they were responding to a drowning accident at George Dam.
NSRI Wilderness duty crew dispatched rescue swimmers and towed the sea rescue craft OSCARS RESCUE which was launched on the scene.
On arrival on-scene NSRI joined Police who were conducting a search along the dam bank searching for 3 persons reportedly missing on the South Western side of George Dam.
A surface water search was conducted by the sea rescue craft and NSRI rescue swimmers conducted free dive searches including a sweeping line free dive search in an effort to find the 3 people who had reportedly disappeared under water.
NSRI rescue swimmers recovered three bodies from under water during free dive searches conducted in the area of where eye-witnesses had reported the three people, a 26 year old male, a 13 year old female and a 9 year old male, to have disappeared. They are from George.
All 3 persons were declared deceased by EMS paramedics on the scene and the bodies of all 3 have been handed into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services.
Police have opened an inquest docket and it is not known to NSRI what led to the persons going missing under water.
- NSRI
- NSRI
Sunday, 2 March 2014
George: Man (20) verdwyn in see
GEORGE NUUS - 'n 20-jarige lid van die George Sportakademie in Thembalethu word vermis na hy vanmiddag omstreeks 13:00, slegs 'n paar 100 meter van die NRSI-basis by Wildernisstrand, in die see verdwyn het.
Twee van sy mede sokkerafrigters, 'n Ier en 'n Engelsman, is deur ER 24 op die toneel behandel en na die hospitaal geneem nadat hulle ook in die moeilikheid in die onstuimige see beland het.
Hulle het albei water ingeneem en het baie ongemak verduur.
Die buitelanders is deel van 'n opleidingsuitruilprogram by die akademie wat voorheen as OAM Sports Academy bekend gestaan het.
Die vermiste het die o/17 sokker-span afgerig.
- George Herald
Sunday, 23 February 2014
SEA RESCUE – Mossel Bay – Saturday, 22nd February, 2014
NSRI Mossel Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched sea rescue craft and the NSRI Mossel Bay rescue vehicle, SA Police Services, WC Government Health EMS, Mossel Bay Fire and Rescue Services and the Skymed rescue helicopter responded.
On arrival on-scene a search commenced for a 16 year old male missing in the surf after reportedly being swept out to sea by rip-currents while swimming.
An extensive sea, air and shore search revealed no sign of the teenager and a Police Dive Unit was activated. During a dive search by the Police Dive Unit the body of the teenager was located and recovered from the surf by Police divers.
The teenager was confirmed to be deceased by paramedics. The deceased teenager is a local from Mossel Bay. Police have opened an inquest docket. The body of the teenager was handed into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services.
-ENDS-
Released by:
Craig Lambinon
SEA RESCUE COMMUNICATIONS
Sunday, 2 February 2014
NSRI - Drowning at Mossel Bay
NSRI Mossel Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew diverted two sea rescue craft from the stand-by and the SA Police Services, a Police Sea Borderline rigid inflatable craft, ER24 ambulance services and Mossel Bay Fire and Rescue Services responded.
On arrival on-scene paramedics found a 23 year old man from George on the beach. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) efforts were started but despite exhaustive efforts, the man was declared deceased by paramedics.
An extensive sea and shoreline search was carried out for the second person, a 23 year old man from George, but no sign of him has been found. A Police Dive Unit have taken over the search operation for the man who is missing and feared drowned. An inquest docket has been opened and Police are continuing their search for the missing man.
It is believed that the two men were swimming and may have been caught in rip currents.
The body of the deceased man has been handed into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services.
NSRI are urging caution around the coast with the New Moon Spring Tide, which peaked this weekend, bringing higher than normal high tides, lower than normal low tides, and stronger than normal rip currents. It will continue into the later part of this coming week.
- NSRI
Thursday, 19 December 2013
SEA RESCUE – KNYSNA – Thursday, 19th December, 2013. 3 teenagers deceased after being swept out to sea
At 12h40 (Thursday, 19th December) NSRI
Knysna volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following eye-witness
reports of 4 females (believed to be teenagers) swept out to sea at Leisure
Isle, Knysna.
NSRI Knysna volunteer sea rescue swimmers and
nearby Municipal lifeguards responded directly to the scene and WC Government
Health EMS, SA Police Services, Allsound Security and ER24 ambulance service
responded.
Graeme Harding, NSRI Knysna station commander
said that on arrival on-scene 3 of 4 females (believed to be locals and believed
to be teenagers) were approximately 300 meters off-shore of Leisure Isle, being
swept by rip-currents in the direction of the Knysna Heads.
One female (the fourth female) had managed to
get out of the water safely and unassisted and she was not injured, said
Graeme.
Three Municipal lifeguards and an NSRI rescue
swimmer swam out to the 3 females and found them lying face down in the water.
They were all 3 rescued and brought to shore where Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) efforts were immediately initiated.
CPR continued on all 3 females while they
were rushed to Knysna hospitals by ambulances and after extensive continuing CPR
efforts, in the hospitals, were exhausted all 3 females were later declared
deceased by doctors.
Police have opened an inquest docket and are
attempting to locate family of the four females.
According to eye-witnesses it is believed
that the teenagers may have been walking along the bank when they stepped into
shallow water and were then swept off their feet and swept out to sea by the
channels currents and rip currents.
NSRI are urgently appealing to the public to exercise extreme
caution around the coast while the current full moon spring tide brings a higher
than normal high tide and a lower than normal low tide and stronger than normal
rip currents the effects of which will last into next week.
-ENDS-
Released
by:
Craig Lambinon
SEA RESCUE
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