26/11/2025
🌊 Close Call at Port Alfred's East Beach! HEROIC SURFERS SAVE LIVES! 🌊
Huge well done to the incredible teamwork and the bravery of our local community that saved three young lives today at East Beach, Port Alfred!
Three young people were tragically caught in a powerful rip current and dragged out to sea. Our Multi Security Beach Guard immediately raised the alarm, alerting our Control Room and the NSRI.
A massive shout-out to the local surfers who didn't hesitate! They bravely got into the water, fighting the current, and managed to bring two of the struggling people back safely to the beach! The third person was swiftly plucked from the water by the quick-acting NSRI rescue boat.
Gardmed arrived quickly to provide medical attention to the people rescued. Two patients were subsequently transported to Port Alfred Hospital for further medical treatment.
This is a powerful reminder to always be aware of rip tides when swimming. Thank you to the surfers, Multi Security, NSRI, and Gardmed for their swift and courageous response! You are true heroes! 🙏