New Zealand New Year’s Day Beach Rescues: 25 Saved by Eastern Region Lifeguards Press ReleaseJanuary 2, 2026 Key Takeaways Swimming between the flags is the safest option, with trained surf lifeguards watching over the area and able… Click Spread
USA Officer Rescues and Adopts Puppy Found in Compacting Trash Can Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 2026 Key Takeaways A police officer in Gardena, California, rescued an abandoned puppy from a self-compacting trash can on Christmas Eve.… Click Spread
Australia Snorkeller Goes Missing Off Ledge Point Beach Near Perth Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 2026 Key Takeaways: A snorkeller has gone missing in the ocean off Ledge Point, 116 kilometres north of Perth The missing… Click Spread
New Zealand Surf Lifeguards See 500% Spike in Rescues Along Eastern Coast Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 2026 Key Takeaways Seven further rescues were made today as of 3pm, including four swimmers who got into difficulties at Pāpāmoa… Click Spread
USA Texas Dad Tracks Down and Rescues 15-Year-Old Daughter After She Was Kidnapped Press ReleaseDecember 28, 2025 Key Takeaways A 15-year-old girl was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas in the Houston suburb of… Click Spread
New Zealand Christmas Day Chaos: Four Swept Away by Rip Current at Waipātiki Beach Press ReleaseDecember 26, 2025 Key Takeaways Rip currents can be extremely dangerous, especially for children and inexperienced swimmers It is essential to swim between… Click Spread
South Africa NSRI Plettenberg Bay Rescues Multiple People in Water Emergency Press ReleaseDecember 25, 2025 Key Takeaways The NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew responded to two separate incidents on Monday, 22 December, involving a capsized… Click Spread
USA Flooding Devastates Skagit County, Displaces Residents and Prompts Emergency Rescues Press ReleaseDecember 13, 2025 Key Takeaways Historic floods have hit Western Washington, stranding families and damaging homes The City of Burlington, with nearly 10,000… Click Spread
New Zealand Surf Coast Safety Alert: Multiple Rescues Spark Concerns at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā Press ReleaseNovember 23, 2025 Key Takeaways: Multiple rescues were performed by lifeguards at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā beaches over the weekend Recent storm activity… Click Spread
