A local climber fell some 8 meters, suffering significant head and upper limb injuries on the Mountain Club of South Africa’s Cederberg Breekkrants property over the weekend.
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Witteberg Mountain Rescue – 2020
The first in a series of videos covering the crew involved with the technical rescue of an injured BASE jumper in the Witteberg.
Continue readingThe unhealthy secret behind the surge in helicopter evacuations in Nepal
Last season’s volunteer doctors for IPPG had the impression that up to 50% of patients seen at the new clinic were evacuated by helicopter compared to IPPG’s rate of around 5% and then only the most seriously ill.
Continue readingGerman tourist lucky to survive 25m plunge on Devil’s Peak
A German tourist had to be rescued in a complicated procedure in very windy conditions after a 25m plunge on Table Mountain, luckily having landed on a narrow ledge against a lone tree.
Continue readingFour hikers rescued after evading a possible mugging attack
A caller reported that their party of four was being stalked and threatened by what appeared to be four males.
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Working together with the Western Cape Department of Health EMS and other rescue organisations towards a common goal to contribute to the National Health System by providing rapid emergency transportation of patients.
Continue readingFrom Dream to Real
I looked down to see my ropes in space some 2-3m from the Dream ledge.
Continue readingZip Line Aircraft Rescue
Two occupants of a light aircraft had to be rescued after their plane struck a 2km long zipline cable near Sun City/Pilanesberg (North West Province, South Africa).
Continue readingWoman injured after falling on Table Mountain hiking route
A young woman has been admitted to hospital with a suspected head injury after falling on a hiking trail on Table Mountain in Cape Town late on Saturday afternoon, paramedics said.
Continue readingIan Slatem – Arrow Final Accident Report
After ongoing speculation (in many cases incorrect) regarding the recent accident on Arrow final, resulting in the deaths of popular Cape Town guide Ian Slatem and a lady climber…
Continue readingHuman Hero’s
There is an almost ubiquitous air of steely coolness coupled with a weird mix of awe and envy when you think about a pilot.
Continue readingMountain Rescue Helicopter Crash on Grossglockner
A rescue helicopter attempted an extraction on the Adlersruhe below the summit of Grossglockner (3,798 meters), Austria’s highest peak.
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