Three men rescued after being trapped on ledge of Parow Canal
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.
SUPPLIED: JP SmithSmith said the situation was made difficult as their
communication devices failed, but Smith said firefighters used hand signals to
get by.
SUPPLIED: JP Smith‘’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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