A German tourist hiking up Lions Head sustained injuries to his left leg after falling down Lions Head while trying to to help another hiker who had dropped something off the trail. According to a report released by Wilderness Search and Rescue Western Cape (WSAR) late this afternoon, man slipped and fell about 6 metres down the trail.
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It is alleged that a medical team helping the man requested the Western Cape Department of Health’s Air Mercy Service helicopter which flew the injured man to a landing zone where an ambulance was waiting for him.
The incident was concluded with all involved parties safety off Lions Head.
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