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Thieving baboon leaves model stranded on cliff, prompting WSAR rescue
A team of Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) volunteers and professionals came to the rescue of a model who tried retrieving her bag from a thieving baboon.
‘Missing’ French tourist found safe in Cape Town
A French tourist who went missing during a hike at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has been safely located and is set to return home.
Hiker rescued after fall on Lion’s Head
Dedicated teams of volunteers and professionals from Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) responded to Lion’s Head after a visiting foreign hiker fell while descending from the summit on Saturday afternoon.
WSAR responds to multiple hiker incidents and warns of hot summer conditions
It was a busy weekend for professionals and volunteers from Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) who responded to six incidents.
Hikers from Pretoria rescued after they were stranded at Theresa Avenue above Camps Bay
A group of hikers from Pretoria were rescued after they were stranded at Theresa Avenue above Camps Bay on Sunday night.
Surfer dies after being hit by his surfboard while surfing at Big Bay Beach
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to an emergency call of a possible drowning at Big Bay Beach at Bloubergstrand at 1. 04pm on Saturday.
Fire-stranded trail runner praises heroic rescue
“I was focused on running the technical trail quickly and hardly noticed the mist as I descended the trail. ”
From peril to safety: 50-year-old hiker survives 15-metre Table Mountain fall
The hiker and her family were walking between India Venster and Platteklip Gorge when she stepped awkwardly and tumbled 15 metres from the trail.
Search-and-rescue teams have their hands full
A 32-year-old man from Strand, who was on holiday with his family, drowned after being swept away by rip currents.
Hiker dies after falling at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
A 41-year-old hiker has died after falling 40 metres from a section of trail at the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve near Stellenbosch.
Hiker and her nephew rescued at Platteklip Gorge
A fifty-three-year-old hiker and her 28-year-old nephew from KwaZulu-Natal were brought to safety following a strenuous rescue on Platteklip Gorge along Table Mountain on Monday.
Another hectic weekend for Wilderness Search and Rescue after multiple rescues around the Western Cape
The Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) Western Cape had a busy weekend after making six rescues around the province.
Cape Town woman rescued after fall on Table Mountain
The Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) rescued a woman Cape Town fell above Africa Crag route at the Table Mountain on Monday.
Teams rescue teen after party on Lion’s Head
An apparent fun night out with friends did not end so well for a teenager who was rescued following a party near the summit of Lion's Head.
Another busy weekend for rescuers as holidaymakers continue visiting beaches, mountains
At least two drownings were reported including a teenager at Muizenberg beach and in another sea rescue operation, 24 crew members had to abandon a fisher trawler ship after it drifted hard onto rocks in the low tide at Shark Point in St Francis Bay.
Rock climber survives 15-metre fall
The 35-year-old man is a foreigner visiting Cape Town.
Search and rescue volunteers robbed at gunpoint on Lion’s Head by pretend hiker
Three search and rescue volunteers were robbed at gunpoint on Lion’s Head on Sunday in the latest crime incident in Table Mountain National Park.
Wilderness Search and Rescue needs equipment to further aid their heroic efforts
“We do rely on the generosity of others, and we are incredibly grateful, but we are predominantly a team of volunteers who are passionate and dedicated to assisting,” Wilderness Search and Rescue's David Nel said.
Australian hiker rescued after collapse on Table Mountain
The 33-year-old Australian was hiking along Fountain Ledge below the upper cable station when she collapsed.
Outdoor enthusiasts urged to exercise caution after hiker slips, falls 15m
Teams of rescuers and medics quickly made their way to the fallen hiker and she was assessed and treated before being placed into a stretcher.
Hiker rescued in Muizenberg after injuring ankle
A 40-year-old hiker who slipped and injured herself at Silvermine Nature Reserve was rescued and brought to safety at the weekend.
Skeleton Gorge safety alert after tourists follow false trail
Hikers at Skeleton Gorge have been advised to follow the trail to the right at the gabion wall.
Stuck runner flown to safety from remote mountain buttress
He was found in the narrow gorge and assisted roughly 80m higher up the steep buttress to a point where a helicopter could see him.
58-year-old hiker rescued after fall on Lion’s Head
The Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) team was called in to rescue a 58-year-old woman who fell during her hike along Lion’s Head.
Tourist lost in thick mist on Table Mountain
A tour group had been given an hour to explore the top of Table Mountain before meeting back at the Upper Cable Station at 4pm.