Practice makes perfect

The NSRI Wilderness, Red Cross' Air Mercy Services (AMS) and Metro Rescue took part in a combined training exercise on Wilderness beach on Sunday 30 August. "We regularly hold training exercises. In this case, it was the quarterly Air Sea Rescue training," said NSRI Wilderness station commander, Garth Dominy.

NSRI rescue swimmers from Mossel Bay, EMS rescue divers and the Skymed rescue helicopter crew joined in the exercise. Deidré Cloete was there to capture the action.

The AMS helicopter in action above Wilderness. than ready for the Jonathan Britton was more Thompson (right) looked on. Michael exercise. NSRI crew member The NSRI team braving the ocean during the rescue exercise.

The group from various rescue services who took part in last Sunday’s training exercise on Wilderness beach. The combined training exercise took place at Wilderness beach.

Air Mercy Services (AMS) rigging up. Team members prepare to launch.