NATIONAL NEWS - NSRI are appealing to all recreational water users, our fellow South Africans and Tourists visiting our country from abroad, to have a safety conscious mindset in and around water.
Rip currents remain the greatest cause of drowning accidents on the coast.
Coastal Bathers should only swim at beaches protected by lifeguards.
Boaters, paddlers and sailors should download and use the NSRI RSA Safetrx Smart Phone Application and carry and know how to use your safety equipment.
Anglers fishing along our shores should keep a safe distance from the water.
Everyone should be aware of the daily 2 high tides and 2 low tides and be aware of Spring tide that happens during the full moon and new moon phases.
Inland water users on lakes, rivers, lagoons, swimming pools or in any body of water should approach these recreational activities with safety top of mind.
Children must be supervised by responsible adults when they are swimming.
One of the hardest tasks NSRI, in cooperation with the SA Police Services and the emergency services, endure is that task of telling a family that there loved one will not be coming home.
Our thoughts remain with all those families that we have shared in their worst tragedy over the years.
NSRI and the emergency services are well rested and highly prepared to respond to emergencies this summer.
To report a water rescue emergency contact 112 or 087 094 9774.
With all of this in mind our focus, in cooperation with the public at large, is to prevent drowning and water related accidents this summer.
We therefore appeal to everyone making use of water for recreational purposes to have safety top of mind.
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