Three foreign hikers were safely assisted from Table Mountain on Tuesday evening after darkness left them stranded.
The three women, two from Norway and one from Denmark, began their hike from Kloof Corner at approximately 17h30, ascending via the India Venster route. They reached Fountain Ledge but wisely decided to turn around at the scramble section.
Unfortunately, as the three were retreating back down the trail darkness slowly overtook them.
Realising they were now navigating more by optimism than by sight, the hikers did the right thing and called – 021 937 0300, for assistance.
A small rescue team was dispatched, quickly located the party and guided them safely down to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway lower cable station.
The operation wrapped up at 22h35, with the hikers safe and now armed with a story that’s definitely more exciting than originally planned.
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