At 17H05 Saturday late afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a hiker in distress on Table Mountain.
Reports from the scene indicate that an 22-year-old female slipped and fell on Skeleton Gorge trail.
The patient sustained a suspected head injury as well as hypothermia.
Crews were dispatched to the scene but were unable to reach the patients location safely on foot.
The Table Mountain National Park Rangers, WSAR and Metro Rescue Services were dispatched to the scene to rescue the patient.
The woman was treated and then transported to hospital for further assessment and care.
Shawn Herbst
Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911
