A multi-agency collaboration saw dedicated teams of volunteers and professionals from Wilderness Search And Rescue WSAR Western Cape and SANParks – Table Mountain
National Park working together to rescue an injured hiker from Devil's Peak on Wednesday afternoon.
The 42-year-old hiker was accompanying her daughter’s soccer team on their hike, when she slipped and injured herself.
Their soccer coach immediately called the emergency contact number – 021 937 0300.
Rescuers and rangers mustered at the base of Platteklip Gorge, before hiking up to the injured hiker.
She was assessed and treated by a Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness EMS rescue paramedic, before being helped into a stretcher.
The team used the Cascade Rescue Company Terra-Tamer stretcher wheel to help them move her swiftly and safely down the trail to a waiting ambulance.
The incident was concluded shortly before 15h30.
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