# The National Sea Rescue Institute and Stellenbosch University have deepened their partnership to prevent drownings and save lives. Announced at the university’s Emergency Medicine Symposium, the collaboration focuses on research, training, medical oversight, and community outreach. NSRI’s Brett Ayres highlighted the power of combining rescue experience with academic expertise. With drowning a major cause of accidental deaths, especially among the youth, he says that this alliance aims to create safer, more resilient communities across South Africa.
NSRI and Stellenbosch University strengthen fight against drowning