A 25-year-old hiker was rescued on the Rooikat Ravine trail, above Cecilia Forest, after she slipped and fell on Sunday morning.
Dedicated teams from Wilderness Search And Rescue responded to Constantia Nek.
While crossing a broken section of the path, eroded by the recent rains, she lost her footing and slipped, injuring both ankles.Enjoy a nature-filled glamping stay for four in the Overberg for R1 200 . Get itWhile ground teams were getting ready to deploy, a trail runner was dispatched to find and assist the injured hiker.‘Trail runners are able to cover distances much faster and provide valuable information to the responding team members,’ said David Nel, a spokesperson for WSAR.
‘When the rest of the rescue party arrived, she was assessed by a rescue paramedic before being placed into a stretcher.’
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