NSRI saves hiker
By Sasha Forbes
16 December 2008
Yesterday afternoon NSRI Hout Bay were called out by the National Ports Authority following a request for assistance from a hiker that was suffering exhaustion and in need of assistance on a hiking trail between Hout Bay and Llandudno, but not sure of her exact location.
Spokesperson for the NSRI Craig Lambinon said “during an on going search the female, 50-year-old Suzette van Vuuren from Cullinan, Pretoria was found by the Metro Red Cross Helicopter.”
According to Lambinon they found that van Vuuren was exhausted, dehydrated and suffering from possible heat stroke. Following re-hydration treatment, she was walked back to the road and reunited with her friend.
16 December 2008
Yesterday afternoon NSRI Hout Bay were called out by the National Ports Authority following a request for assistance from a hiker that was suffering exhaustion and in need of assistance on a hiking trail between Hout Bay and Llandudno, but not sure of her exact location.
Spokesperson for the NSRI Craig Lambinon said “during an on going search the female, 50-year-old Suzette van Vuuren from Cullinan, Pretoria was found by the Metro Red Cross Helicopter.”
According to Lambinon they found that van Vuuren was exhausted, dehydrated and suffering from possible heat stroke. Following re-hydration treatment, she was walked back to the road and reunited with her friend.
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