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Anxious moments for fisherman stranded out at sea off Port Shepstone [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

All emergency services responded to the call for assistance.

May 21, 2024
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Emergency services on the beach. PHOTO SUPPLIED

A local fisherman found himself stranded out at sea near the Port Shepstone lighthouse and popular fishing spot known as the The Block when his ski-vee capsized late yesterday afternoon and into the early evening.

Emergency services, including paramedics, Saps Search and Rescue, and crew from National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) responded to the call.

NSRI responded by sea to assist the fisherman. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Glen Preston, of Med-Evac, was onboard the NSRI sea rescue craft Spirit of Dawn.

He was with crew from NSRI, who responded by sea to help the fisherman, while other emergency service personnel waited on shore to assist where possible and if necessary.

All emergency services ready to assist. PHOTO: GLEN PRESTON/MED-EVAC

“However, the fisherman managed to swim to the beach. His vessel also washed ashore. He was assessed and found to be uninjured,” said Preston.

The fisherman on his capsized vessel. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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May 21, 2024
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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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