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25.01.2022 Today at 14:50 members of the public notified Surf Rescue 50s Crew who where on standby at base at Kiama Harbour regarding a POI (Person of Interest) in distress 1.5km off the harbour. Surfcom was notified and Surf Rescue 50 was quickly launched with the 3 to 4 foot surge at the boat ramp making the launch difficult. Sr50 shortly after reached the patient navigating the 5 meter swell to do so. After getting the POI aboard the crew then took the POI to the harbour and assisted ashore. Afterwards the crew waited for additional resources to retrieve the vessel in the swell. A successful job done in less than ideal circumstances

24.01.2022 Today we mourn two fellow clubbies who lost their lives, they paid the ultimate price while trying to save a life during the call of duty. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends and other lifesavers who have a very heavy heart during this devastating time. - SR50 Captain, B.Dawson... #WhateverItTakes See more

23.01.2022 Surf Rescue 50 along with South Coast Support Ski 1 and Kiama Municipal Council Lifeguard Jet Ski headed down to Gerringong Surf Club this morning for their annual Captain Christie ocean swim. Where 152 competitors swam the 1.8km from Boat Harbour to Werri Beach. @ Gerringong, New South Wales

23.01.2022 The ORRCA Rescue team have had a sighting of an entangled Humpack this afternoon. Sighted off Winding the whale was seen with an orange bouy attached to the animal. The whale could be located anywhere between the Sydney area or as far south as Nowra. So if you see this whale, please call the ORRCA Rescue asap on 02 9415 3333. Please try to get a photo or video to confirm the entanglement plus a GPS location. Importantly, please don't approach the whale. Whales are protected in Australian waters. You must stay at least 100m away at all times, 300m if they have a calf. If the animal is entangled a 500m exclusion zone applies.

21.01.2022 If you stay home and stay safe, we stay home and stay safe. One way to slow the spread of viruses, such as coronavirus, is social distancing (also called physical distancing). The more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread. #staysafestayhome

20.01.2022 At 1230 Surfcom will broadcast a moment's silence to recognise the loss of two Victorian lifesavers. Join by attending your club in uniform

20.01.2022 Our last roving patrol for the day carried out in Surf Rescue 50s 4WD. These added precautions are due to the large and hazardous surf forecasted over the coming days. Please remember if you do see someone in danger do not attempt a rescue on your own. immediately call 000 (Triple Zero) and ask for the police #SurfRescue #SurfRescue50... #whateverittakes See more

19.01.2022 Tonight Surf Rescue 50 has taken added precautions due to the large and hazardous surf forecasted by the @bureauofmeteorology These precautions include the relocation of @kiama_slsc Inflatable Rescue Boat to Kiama Harbour as well as the organisation of various roving patrols in SR50s 4WD to various hotspots around the Kiama Region. The powerful low-pressure system will impact the NSW coast between Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 August. ... If you do see someone in danger immediately call 000 (Triple Zero) and ask for the @nswpolice . Do not attempt a rescue on your own. Although the @slsnsw season does not begin until 28 September, volunteer surf lifesaving support operation teams such as Surf Rescue 50 are on-call 24-7 to respond to critical incidents.

18.01.2022 This afternoon Surf Rescue 50 responded from a call from the State Operations Centre of Surf Life Saving NSW for a rock fisherman in distress off the Southern headland of Easts Beach in Kiama. Once on scene the rescue swimmer onboard swam to the rocks to further assess the situation. With rising swell and tide, going back to land was deemed too dangerous to both the life of the fisherman and the rescue swimmer. The decision was made to return the Fisherman back to the vessel ...(seen below). Negotiating the waves the rescue swimmer was able to get out of the wave break after minutes and with the skill of the driver and radio operator in the dangerous conditions retrieved the patient from the water there he was taken back to Kiama harbour and transferred to NSW Ambulance Officers for assessment. Please remember to exercise extreme caution on the coast over the coming days with strong winds, large waves and high tides a result of Tropical Cyclone Oma.

16.01.2022 Surf Rescue 50, Kiama Surf Club personnel alongside Police and Ambulance officers responded to reports of two people in distress off Kiama blowhole at 2.50pm this afternoon. The two individuals were assisted to shore by Kiamas Inflatable Rescue boat and a bystanding vessel who were then handed over to Surf Rescue 50 crew and awaiting Ambulance officers who assessd that no injuries were suffered in the incident. Many thanks to the bystanders who helped assist the individuals back to shore and dispatched life preservers.

14.01.2022 With 8 weeks to go before beach patrols commences, we look back at the patrols and callouts we've done since covid-19 ceased patrols at the end of last season. We thank our crew and our sponsors who have made it all possible. And to those clubbies within the South Coast and beyond that would like to join our crew send the page a direct message and you can start your journey aboard Surf Rescue 50.

14.01.2022 Great to have Fiona Phillips MP down to have a look at the shed and share with her what we do. And for her to have such an interest in Surf Rescue 50 as well as our fellow lifesavers in the area.

11.01.2022 A powerful low-pressure system will impact the NSW coast between Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 August. The system is expected to create ‘Hawaiian-style’ conditions consisting of big surf, with waves up to 12 feet high and strong winds. If you do see someone in danger immediately call 000 (Triple Zero) and ask for police. Do not attempt a rescue on your own. Although the Surf Lifesaving season does not begin until 28 September, volunteer surf lifesaving support operation teams such as Surf Rescue 50 are on-call 24-7 to respond to critical incidents.

09.01.2022 This evening at 5:16 p.m. Surf Rescue 50s emergency response team and a Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter was activated after reports of a person in distress off Bombo headland in Kiama. Surf Rescue 50 was launched and arrived on scene, conducting a search of the area with the large swell and fading light making the search difficult. Quickly after their arrival the lifesavers onboard spotted the 41 year old man floating approximately 50m off the rocks, quickly pulling him aboard the vessel and administering first aid. Afterwards the crew took the patient into Kiama Harbour to awaiting ambulance officers who assessed the patient for mild hypothermia.

08.01.2022 Footage taken by members of the public from todays challenging rescue. If you decide to rockfish please follow these general Rock Fishing Safety Tips: Check the weather, surf conditions and tides before going fishing... Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back Always wear a lifejacket Wear appropriate non-slip footwear and light clothing Always fish with a friend Check the warnings signs for information about the area Never turn your back to the water Do not try and retrieve anything that has fallen into the water See more

06.01.2022 Interested in joining Surf Rescue 50s Crew? In afew short videos shows what we do. -Emergency callouts 24/7 -Patrolling between Shoalhaven Heads SLSC in the South and Warilla-Barrick Point in the north. -Assisting patrols in the South Coast Branch ... If you're interested in joining this small but elite team, direct message our page to start your journey aboard Surf Rescue 50.

04.01.2022 Surf Life Saving NSWs official write up on the rescue performed off Easts Beach on Sunday. Appropriate PPE and the quick response of our emergency response unit allowed a successful rescue to be carried out in the dangerous conditions.

03.01.2022 Today at 0900 Surf Rescue 50s emergency response system was initiated after reports of a rockfisherman in distress off Kiamas little blowhole went through to the state operation center. Two SR50 personnel launched an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) from Kiama SLSC to respond to the incident where they found the patient floating off the rocks at Easts Beach. After being taken into Easts Beach for first aid by SR50 personell as well as NSW Fire and Rescue personell shortly after a...n assessment was made by NSW Ambulance officers on the fisherman's condition, the patient was taken in the care of his brother only suffering abrasions and mild hypothermia. During the incident a Police officer suffered injuries to his leg while responding to the incident. The officer was reported to be in good spirits after the injury and taken to Wollonong Hospital.

02.01.2022 Surf Rescue 50 and South Coast duty officers are taking added precautions due to the large and hazardous surf forecasted over the coming days. Conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, surfing and swimming. People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas. Please remember if you do see someone in danger do not attempt a rescue on your own. Immediately call 000 (Triple Zero) and ask... for the police. #SurfRescue #SurfRescue50 #whateverittakes See more

01.01.2022 This National Volunteers Week #nvw19 we at Surf Rescue 50 would like to thank our supporters, sponsors and volunteers that allow us to patrol and respond to emergencies within the southcoast branch of @slsnsw. The small unit of 7 lifesavers have racked up over 300 operational hours on top of their regular beach patrols this season. Thankyou to everyone who made this possible