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31 May 2024
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Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) Western Cape responded to Llandudno ravine rescue
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Dedicated teams of volunteers and professionals from Wilderness Search and Rescue WSAR Western Cape responded to Suikerbossie Restaurant and Estate on Saturday afternoon, Monday 27 May, 2024, after a hiker fell while descending Llandudno Ravine above Hout Bay in Cape Town. The group of eight hikers started up Corridor Ravine earlier on Saturday morning, intending to walk across the Twelve Apostles and descend to Suikerbossie Restaurant and Estate.
Shortly after starting their descent down Llandudno Ravine, a 47-year-old hiker stepped awkwardly and tumbled a short way down the trail.
Realising that she was injured and unable to proceed, the group called the WSAR emergency contact number, 021 937 0300.
A hasty team was immediately dispatched to locate the fallen hiker.
Once the rescuers reached the group of hikers, a decision was taken to fly her from the mountain. The team assisted her a short way up the trail to a point where the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness EMS/Air Mercy Service (AMS) rescue helicopter could land.
She was assisted into the helicopter and flown to a nearby landing zone.
The remaining members of the hiking group were assisted down the rest of the trail and the incident was concluded with everyone safely off the mountain shortly after 18h30. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Photos by Matthew Trollip, Blake Dyason, Grant Duncan-Smith and Paul Mitchell
Shortly after starting their descent down Llandudno Ravine, a 47-year-old hiker stepped awkwardly and tumbled a short way down the trail.
Realising that she was injured and unable to proceed, the group called the WSAR emergency contact number, 021 937 0300.
A hasty team was immediately dispatched to locate the fallen hiker.
Once the rescuers reached the group of hikers, a decision was taken to fly her from the mountain. The team assisted her a short way up the trail to a point where the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness EMS/Air Mercy Service (AMS) rescue helicopter could land.
She was assisted into the helicopter and flown to a nearby landing zone.
The remaining members of the hiking group were assisted down the rest of the trail and the incident was concluded with everyone safely off the mountain shortly after 18h30. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Photos by Matthew Trollip, Blake Dyason, Grant Duncan-Smith and Paul Mitchell