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. Despite the best efforts of rescue and medical personnel, the hiker later died in hospital.
A MUIZENBERG hiker died in hospital after he 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,” said WSAR.
The hiker later died in hospital.“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.” “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.” This was one of several operations rescue teams were called to respond to at the weekend. The teams earlier responded to a call on Lion’s Head after a 52-year-old visitor from Bloemfontein fell while descending from the summit.
