Wilderness Search and Rescue urges safe hiking practices after ravine rescue
Hikers on mountains can become seriously injured if they are not cautious.
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CapeTalk’s Pippa Hudson speaks with David Nel, Spokesperson for Wilderness Search and Rescue
Listen below:
On Friday, 21 February, Wilderness Search and Rescue were called to rescue a lone hiker who had fallen and injured himself on Devil’s Peak.
Passing hikers heard his cries for help and alerted the authorities.
It is believed the hiker had fallen into a ravine and injured his leg two days before he was heard by the passersby.
“He is exceptionally lucky that a group of passing hikers heard him and were able to raise the alarm.”
- David Nel, Spokesperson for Wilderness Search and Rescue
Wilderness Search and Rescue offers these tips to stay safe when hiking:
- Do not go hiking or trail running on your own
- Carry a fully charged cell phone and a power bank
- Tell someone where you are going and when they can expect you to return
- Ensure someone has the emergency number, 021 937 0300.
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If you are hiking and hear an injured person, Nel says you should not try and rescue them yourselves but rather call the emergency number to contact help.
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