A man has lost his life after attempting a BASE jump at Platteklip Gorge in the northern part of Table Mountain National Park. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting a rescue effort by park rangers and emergency services. The individual was later declared dead at the scene.
PICTURE: SANParksThe incident comes amid a series of recent serious
accidents involving extreme sports on Cape Town’s well-known mountain peaks.
‘’SANParks reiterates that BASE jumping is an illegal,
unregulated activity and is strictly prohibited within Table Mountain National
Park. We therefore appeal to all visitors to refrain from undertaking such
activities. The park is a protected area in terms of the National Environmental
Management: Protected Areas Act (Act 57 of 2003) and forms part of a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, where activities that pose risks to human life and the
environment are not permitted,’’ said JP Louw, SANParks spokesperson.
SANParks requested the public to report any illegal
activities by contacting its Emergency Number on 086 110 6417 or sending an
email to Table.Mountain@sanparks.org
In a related case, an Austrian paraglider had to be rescued
from Lion’s Head after crashing into the mountain under dangerous weather
conditions in December.
Done By: Mitchum George
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