Emergency services airlift a hiker to safety after he falls about 40 metres in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Multiple reports say the incident occurs on the Second Waterfall trail, a popular hiking route in the reserve. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) says the man, aged around 60, is hiking with others when he reportedly steps awkwardly, slips, and falls down steep terrain alongside the trail. The fall area is described as difficult access terrain, prompting an aerial response. Responders carry out rescue and transport operations to get the hiker out of the site and receive further medical attention. While one report notes the hiker’s condition is serious, the consistent outcome across the sources is that he is airlifted to safety following the fall.
Hiker airlifted after 40-metre fall in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Emergency services airlift a hiker to safety after he falls about 40 metres in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Multiple reports say the incident occurs on the Second Waterfall trail, a popular hiking rout...
- A hiker is airlifted to safety after a fall of about 40 metres.
- The incident takes place on the Second Waterfall trail in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
- WSAR reports the man is about 60 years old and is hiking with a group.
- WSAR says he slips after stepping awkwardly and falls down steep terrain beside the trail.
- Emergency services use an airlift because the location is difficult to access.
According to Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR), the man was part of a group hiking the popular trail on Thursday when he reportedly stepped awkwardly, slipped and plunged down steep terrain alongside the path.
2 months agoA 60-year-old hiker's life hangs in the balance after a 40-metre fall in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
2 months agoAfter a 40-metre fall from the Second Waterfall trail, a hiker was airlifted to safety in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
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