- January 12, 2019
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
A 79-year-old male hiker inadvertently slipped off the path throughout a hike from the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, triggering the Wilderness Browse and Rescue (WSAR) to launch a declaration to hikers about staying safe in the mountains.
The Peninsula WSAR was released at the scene on January 4 2019 at 08.36 am after a require support was received.
Reports state that the male hiker had actually moved off the contour path on his method towards Cecilia Forest and required immediate support.
A WSAR trailer, a Metro Rescue Mobile Event Command Vehicle and a SANParks Visitor Security Patrol 4 × 4 car with team were dispatched to provide help.
WSAR released a main statement, describing the hiker was discovered 5 meters below the course.
“2 City Rescue Advanced Life Support Medical Rescue Service technicians and three SANParks Patrollers drove to a location simply below the Contour Path at Nursery Ravine via a jeep track. From there they triggered on foot to locate the client. On arrival, the patient was discovered around 5 meters listed below the path in a sitting position while keeping a tree for assistance.”
Rescue efforts consisted of the usage of a rope system and fitted harness to make sure the victim did not fall further.
Upon medical evaluation, the hiker only sustained small swellings and scratches.
WSAR spokesperson, Johan Marais told EWN that hikers must beware while walking through tough terrain.
“It is necessary that people are extremely mindful and concentrate when they negotiate even the walkway. They must constantly pause and be fixed when they take pictures,” Marais stated.
WSAR has offer a list of security suggestions for hikers:
1. Take care and concentrate when working out the paths which are primarily irregular
2. While taking pictures, consuming or drinking hikers are advised to stop briefly and stay stationary while doing so.
3. Keep away from the edge of the path or view website, a simple interruption may startle hikers and result in them loosing balance or footing.
4. Dry conditions trigger the gravel areas to become unsteady underfoot.
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