A family of three was saved from drowning at Sandstrand Beach in Jongensfontein thanks to the quick actions of NSRI, lifeguards, and two surfers.
A visiting family's terrifying near-drowning ordeal at Jongensfontein was miraculously resolved thanks to the rapid response of local lifeguards, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), and two courageous surfers. The life-threatening incident unfolded on the afternoon of Friday as a mother, father, and their teenage daughter were swept out to sea by powerful rip currents at Sandstrand Beach.
At approximately 13:49, the NSRI Stilbaai duty crew received urgent reports of the drowning in progress. Eyewitnesses described the family of three struggling against the violent currents, rapidly being carried away from the shore. With the situation quickly escalating, every second counted. In response, NSRI Stilbaai rescue swimmers immediately mobilized and made their way to the scene. Meanwhile, NSRI lifeguards stationed at the nearby swimming beach, 800 meters away at the Caravan Park, also rushed to assist. Upon arriving, the team encountered two surfers – Good Samaritans – who were already paddling toward the family, which was now approximately 800 meters off the shore. With no time to spare, NSRI rescue swimmers and a lifeguard equipped with torpedo rescue buoys plunged into the surf. Alongside the surfers, they reached the family and found the mother unconscious but still breathing. Her condition was critical, and the rescuers acted swiftly to stabilize her. The mother was carefully placed on one of the surfers’ boards, while the father and daughter clung to the second board. The group worked together to keep the family afloat as they awaited the arrival of the NSRI rescue craft. The rescue craft, was launched from the Stilbaai rescue base, covering the 1-kilometer distance to reach the stranded group. The rescue boat successfully evacuated the family, as well as two NSRI rescue swimmers, and brought them onboard to safety. Meanwhile, the two surfers and the NSRI lifeguard returned to the beach, ensuring the family was well cared for until the rescue craft arrived
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