NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys – They Save Lives

 

Not every beach has lifeguards on duty, and many drownings occur when people swim outside supervised areas or after lifeguards have gone home. Whenever possible, choose a beach with lifeguards and always swim between the flags.

 

Sadly, many rescue attempts end in tragedy when friends or family enter the water to help someone in difficulty. To help prevent these incidents, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) launched the Pink Rescue Buoy project in 2017.

 

These bright pink flotation buoys are mounted at strategic locations along the coast. In an emergency, the buoy can be thrown to a person in distress, providing vital flotation until help arrives. If you need to enter the water to assist someone, take the buoy with you—it could save both lives.

 

The rescue signs also display clear instructions and the emergency contact number for the nearest NSRI station.

 

Please remember: Pink Rescue Buoys are for emergencies only. If you see one being removed or carried by someone who is not an NSRI volunteer responding to an emergency, please report it to the NSRI on 087 094 9774 or pinkrescuebuoys@searescue.org.za.

A simple buoy can make the difference between life and death.

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                                   Please report vandalism or theft  to us on 0870949774 or pinkrescuebuoys@searescue.org.za