At 12h41 on Thursday 19 April, NSRI Gordon's Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a man bitten by a shark at Dappat se Gat between Gordons Bay and Koel Bay (a popular surfing and body boarding spot) on the False Bay coast of Cape Town. NSRI Gordon's Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched sea rescue craft, the SA Police Force, the Skymed rescue helicopter and WC Government Health: EMS responded to the scene. On arrival on-scene the body of a 20 year … [Read more...]
Koel Bay Body Boarder Fatally Bitten by Shark
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How Two Good Samaritans and a Seal Intervened in Fish Hoek Shark Attack
29 September, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Two humble good samaritans Douglas Drysdale, 61, from Glencairn Heights, and Hugh Till, 66, from Fish Hoek, tell their story: Returning home from work together in one car (returning from Pollsmoor Prison where they are voluntary spiritual guidance counsellors), a regular occurrence, they normally look out for whales as they round Clovelly Corner on Main Road bound for Fish Hoek. Today (28 September) they saw a man swimming comfortably, about 25 meters out to sea and swimming in the direction … [Read more...]
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Fish Hoek Shark Attack
28 September, 2011 By 2 Comments
At 12h24 NSRI Simonstown volunteer duty crew were activated following reports of a man being bitten by a shark while swimming at Clovelly Corner close to Fish Hoek Beach. NSRI Simonstown volunteer duty crew launched their sea rescue craft and EMT (Emergency Medical Treatment) paramedics, CMR (Cape Medical Response) paramedics, Metro EMS, ER-24 private ambulance service, the Discovery ER-24 helicopter, Disaster Management and Fish Hoek Surf Lifeguards responded. The SA Police Services, … [Read more...]
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City releases review of shark attack at Fish Hoek beach
22 January, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After conducting an extensive review of the fatal shark attack on Mr Loyd Skinner on Tuesday 12 January at Fish Hoek beach, the City has concluded that within reasonable means, the tragic attack could not have been avoided. The City once again extends its condolences to the family of Mr Loyd Skinner. The review was undertaken to establish the correct information surrounding the death of Mr Skinner. The shark spotters on duty, eyewitnesses and shark experts were interviewed to determine … [Read more...]
Lloyd Skinner Family Message of Thanks
17 January, 2010 By 1 Comment
Eschewing direct media contact the family of Fishhoek Shark Attack victim Lloyd Skinner and his partner, Debby Paine, issued the following statement via the NSRI: We would be very grateful if thanks could be extended to all concerned that were involved in the search and rescue, and post- attack operations relating to the fatal shark attack on Lloyd Skinner on Tuesday 12th January, 2010. From the initial contact with the Fish Hoek Lifesavers, NSRI, Fish Hoek Police, Trauma Support Unit, … [Read more...]
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