A 30 year old hiker fell to his death on the 7th of February on a Sunday morning, at the Camps bay side of Lion’s head. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) reacted to a call at 9:00 by fellow hikers who reported on the man who slipped on a rock.
Wilderness
Search and Rescue (WSAR) spokeperson Julian Jansen, was granted permission to
use the emergency rescue helicopter, which is owned by the Department of
Health, in its search for the hiker.
The pilot
picked up a paramedic and technical rescuer at the Pinelands rescue base and
then proceeded to fly towards Lion’s Head. The man had sustained fatal enjuries
whenthe rescuers reached the fallen hiker. His body was secured and lifted from
the mountain, and handed over to the forensic department of the South African
Police Service (SAPS).
Police
spokesperson Colonel Andre traut confirmed the case and stated that no foul
play was suspected but an investigation into the incident is underway and more
information will be revealed in due time.
By
Everngelista Muza
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