The NSRI in JeffreysBay is appealing to the public for assistance after CCTV footage captured the moment that a group of youngsters appeared to have made off with an NSRI Pink Rescue Floatation Buoy.
According to the NSRI, the buoy was taken from the Point at Jeffreys Bay, a popular surfing spot, in December.
In a statement on Wednesday, the NSRI said that bystanders have come forward saying that they had confronted the group in a heated exchange.
“But, despite being advised to return the buoy to the pole they continued to load the buoy into a small hatchback red car with Eastern Cape registration plates and drove off,” the NSRI said.
“If anyone recognises the persons in the CCTV footage please contact NSRI.”
“These Pink Buoys are a joint NSRI and public effort in one of many campaigns launched this year to prevent drowning around our coast.”
The NSRI said that a pink buoy in the Wilderness had already contributed to saving the life of a teenager.
Video supplied by NSRI
