19 May, 2014 19 May, 2014

Always Surf With a Buddy – Dramatic Rescue Serves a Reminder

This is a reminder why surfing with buddies is better than being the only dude out. The video was shot by David McMaster this past Saturday. It shows Cape Town locals, Aden Kleve and Wilder Schultz, rushing to the rescue of a fellow waverider who’d taken a tumble and suffered a concussion.

The swell was ferocious at the dredging beachbreak where the rescue took place. Strong currents gushed in all directions through the lineup after each set exploded on the shallow sandbank. This made it a treacherous place to be treading water. Even worse if you’re concussed after a crunching wipeout.

Thankfully, the life-threatening situation was spotted by Aden and Wilder, who came as swiftly as possible to help get the distressed man to shore. Bravo to the rescuers and we’re stoked to see that a bad situation had a good ending.

12 Comments

  1. Johan
    19 May, 2014 at 7:34 am · Reply

    Well done guys Respect yes!

    • Stewart Woodcock
      21 May, 2014 at 6:37 am · Reply

      Huge Blessings and respects to Aden Kleve and Wilder Schultz for their quick initiative on Saturday at ‘The HOEK’. We also thank ALL who were there and gave assistance to BeeJay. Best wishes from Family and Friends.

  2. Alec
    19 May, 2014 at 7:43 am · Reply

    Everyday hero, well done!

  3. Julia
    19 May, 2014 at 8:39 am · Reply

    Wow. No better feeling in the world to save a life ♡ Respect

  4. Dom
    19 May, 2014 at 9:11 am · Reply

    Good on them!

  5. tina
    19 May, 2014 at 9:23 am · Reply

    thumbs up guys..you always wish to have this kinda people around when you surf…well done guys!

  6. Justin
    19 May, 2014 at 11:39 am · Reply

    Where the heck was this – totally stumped. Derdes? Horsetrails?
    Somebody throw me a bone!

  7. Luke
    19 May, 2014 at 7:15 pm · Reply

    I’m taking a wild guess and saying Hoek?? Things can get crazy out there but good on them! Wow!

  8. Clay
    20 May, 2014 at 5:39 am · Reply

    Glen Beach.

  9. Last_cast
    20 May, 2014 at 7:55 pm · Reply

    Sandy Bay, heavy wave

  10. Gerrit Smit
    21 May, 2014 at 7:11 am · Reply

    No Guys that’s Hoek. Heavy respect for those guys though!

  11. knuckles
    22 May, 2014 at 8:09 am · Reply

    Good job boys ! man that could have gone so wrong ….

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