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Good Samaritan Amos and NSRI’s pink rescue flotation buoy save a life in Port Edward

This is the fourth life Mr Dlezi - who keeps fit by exercising and swimming daily - has saved.

October 25, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Hero Thulani Dlezi with NSRI volunteer, Matthew van Niekerk., who also assisted in the rescue.

Speedy action by car guard Thulani (Amos) Dlezi (27) saved the life of a 19-year-old at Silver Beach, Port Edward on Wednesday this week.

From the parking area where he was working, Mr Dlezi saw the teen had got into difficulty and immediately sprang into action. Before running into the water he grabbed an NSRI pink rescue flotation buoy.

This is the fourth life Mr Dlezi – who keeps fit by exercising and swimming daily – has saved.

Glen Preston of Medivac, Matthew van Niekerk (NSRI) and Gawie Nel of Port Shepstone Search and Rescue.

Alan Stilwell, NSRI Port Edward duty controller said that when they arrived they found a 19-year-old man had been in difficulty in the surf when a bystander, believed to be aged in his 20s, went into the surf to try to assist but he got into difficulty himself.

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“The sea rescue jet-ski Rescue 32 Bravo was launched and NSRI rescue swimmers responded to the scene in our rescue vehicle.
Police Search and Rescue, Med-Evac ambulance services and Paracore Ambulance Trust ambulance also responded,” said Mr Stilwell.

“Our sea rescue craft went to the aid of the man in his 20s and brought him safely to the beach,” said Mr Stilwell.

Meanwhile, Mr Dlezi using the NSRI pink rescue flotation buoy, went to the assistance of the 19-year-old and brought him to shore, using the buoy for flotation.

The Pink Rescue Buoy at Port Edward.

Mr Stilwell said that Mr Dlezi, who also helps out at the local boat club from time to time, was commended for his effort in saving the life of the teenager.

Treatment for non-fatal drowning symptoms were administered to both patients on the beach.

WARNING: 

NSRI is urging the public to swim only at beaches  where and when lifeguards are on duty and to swim within the safe demarcated swimming zones as posted by lifeguards using their red and yellow flags.

The full moon spring tide is at its peak and strong currents and rip currents can be expected along the coast.

Bathers and anglers fishing from shore are urged to be cautious.

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October 25, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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