PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay has been serving the community since July 1971.
From modest beginnings (12 crew operating from a wooden shack on Central Beach), the new station, equipped with a range of rescue and support facilities, was officially opened on Saturday, May 26.
NSRI is a voluntary organisation whose efforts are made possible by the dedicated people who are called to save lives. Since 1971, NSRI Station 14 - Plett has been involved in 758 rescue operations, 156 lives have been saved and 1532 people, 581 boats and two aircraft have been assisted.
The construction of the new facility was made possible by Italtile Limited. The Italtile Group donated R2.67-million rand to the NSRI "in acknowledgement of the vital contribution this organisation makes to South Africa".
- Knysna/Plett Herald
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