Three men were rescued from the Parow Canal, on Thursday afternoon.
Mayoral Committee Member for Safety & Security, JP
Smith, said the incident occurred at the corners of Jan Van Riebeeck and Cloete
Street, where fast flowing water in the canal adjacent to the railway trapped
the three men on a ledge in the canal.
[Watch] Today, the City's Fire & Rescue Services rescued three men from the Parow Canal.
The swift water rescue happened at the corners of Jan Van Riebeeck and Cloete Streets where fast-flowing water in the canal adjacent to the railway trapped the three men on a ledge.#CTNews pic.twitter.com/mOjUhSQ6AH
He added that the emergency call came through at 11:20, and
the City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service crews from Goodwood,
Kuilsriver, Bellville, as well as the Training Academy and Metro Rescue were on
scene.
‘’Staff rigged a rope pulley system attached to the boat as
the current was extremely strong, undertaking the rescue with non-motorised
craft with oars, for the safety of the trapped persons.
‘’The first person was rescued at 12:28 and the other two
at 12:38. Metro ambulance staff treated the patients after being rescued,’’ he
added.
Smith said the situation was made difficult as their
communication devices failed, but Smith said firefighters used hand signals to
get by.
‘’I want to commend the City's Fire & Rescue staff for
their swift action and skill in ensuring the safety of the three men. We are
proud of our capable and professional Fire & Rescue Dive Unit,’’ said JP
Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety & Security.
Done by: Alungile Njemla
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