DogMonday, 24th August, NSRI Durban duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority to give assistance to SV See Brak. On arrival on the scene at approximately 22h45, a tow-line was rigged and the yacht was towed towards Durban’s Port.
At approximately 10h30 on 26 August, with an estimated arrival time at the Port of Durban at midday, the crew aboard the SEE BRAK reported to their rescuers who had her under tow that the yacht was taking in water and sinking.
The sea rescue craft attempted to get water extrication pumps onto the yacht but shortly thereafter the couple and their dog abandoned their yacht and were rescued aboard the sea rescue craft. The couple and their dog, a Schnauzer, were all wearing life-jackets and were not injured. The yacht sunk.
Some readers have requested an image of the dog in a lifejacket – see below.
Full Report here: See Brak couple and their dog rescued.
