Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams were called to Muizenberg on Sunday morning following a serious fall near Bailey’s Kloof.
A hiker fell several metres while scrambling above a trail and was found critically injured.
A small team on board the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness EMS / Air Mercy Service (AMS) rescue helicopter was deployed to the scene, where rescuers worked swiftly to stabilise the patient.
Advanced medical care was provided by a Western Cape Government Health and Wellness EMS paramedic on site, and the hiker was then airlifted to hospital for further treatment.
Earlier in the morning, teams were also called to Lion’s Head after a 52-year-old visitor from Bloemfontein mis-stepped and fell while descending from the summit. Rescuers on board the rescue helicopter were hoisted down to the patient’s location, where she was assessed and treated by a Western Cape Government Health and Wellness EMS paramedic before being flown to a nearby landing zone and transported to hospital by ambulance.
In a third incident later in the afternoon, a specialised trail runner was deployed to assist two stranded British hikers, aged 27 and 28, below the Kloof Corner hiking trail.
The pair became disoriented after deviating from the India Venster trail and called for help when they were unable to continue safely.
The runner was able to locate them quickly and guide them safely back down the mountain, shortly before 20h00.
Tragically, despite the best efforts of rescue and medical personnel, the Muizenburg hiker later passed away in hospital.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Photos by Marcelle Holmes and Chris Jacobs,
