At 19h09 on 28 February NSRI Melkbosstrand volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of what appeared to be a large capsized boat seen floating about a nautical mile off-shore of Melkbos Point. NSRI Melkbosstrand volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched a sea rescue craft and responded to the scene but on arrival rescuers were met by the stench of a large, approximately 8 meter, decomposing whale carcass floating on its back with the underbelly giving the … [Read more...]
Floating whale carcass mistaken for capsized boat
29 February, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Next: Wineland Walkies
Whale Cruise Charter Boat Assisted
21 November, 2011 By Leave a Comment
At 14h03 on Sunday 20 November, NSRI Hermanus volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from the local 15 meter charter boat HERMANUS WHALE CRUISES reporting to have lost her rudder while on a charter in Walker Bay. It was unclear at first how many passengers were onboard and NSRI Hermanus volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched the sea rescue craft SOUTH STAR, HUNTERS GOLD RESCUER and LA JENMAR II. On arrival on-scene her sister boat MAROSHGA was … [Read more...]
Previous: Time to Fill Your Christmas Stocking
Recent Comments