Rescue Teams double as "Eyes & Ears" in the Wilderness
Critical to report fires early
Team effort saluted
Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) commends the professionalism and vigilance of rescue teams who, while ascending Platteklip Gorge to assist four stranded tourists on Tuesday night, noticed a fire below Tafelberg Road.
Read more about the rescue here - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Kc2HFHfNQ/
Early detection allowed for a rapid response, preventing the situation from escalating.
The fire was promptly extinguished thanks to the swift intervention of SANParks - Table Mountain National Park rangers, who ensured that the blaze did not spread.
We urge everyone to avoid actions with the potential to cause devastating fires in sensitive mountain environments. Careless fires put lives, property and the natural environment at risk.
The incident concluded shortly after midnight, with all hikers and rescuers safely off the mountain at 00h15.
We extend our appreciation to all responding teams and agencies for their swift action continued dedication.
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• Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) is a network of government agencies, and civilian volunteer organisations, who partner in search and rescue.
Photos by James Dijzel, Grant Duncan-Smith and Duncan Faser
