Wilderness Search And Rescue WSAR Western Cape dispatched dedicated teams of volunteers and professionals to Suikerbossie Restaurant & Estate on Saturday afternoon, after a hiker fell while descending Llandudno Ravine above Hout Bay.
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The eight hikers began their journey up Corridor Ravine early Saturday morning, intending to cross the Twelve Apostles and descend to Suikerbossie Restaurant and Estate.
Shortly after starting their descent down Llandudno Ravine, a 47-year-old hiker stumbled and fell down the trail.
When the group realised she was injured and unable to continue, they called the emergency number.
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A rapid response team was dispatched to locate the fallen hiker.
When the rescuers arrived at the hikers’ location, they decided to fly her down the mountain.
The team assisted her a short distance up the trail until the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness EMS / Air Mercy Service (AMS) rescue helicopter could land.
She was helped the helicopter and flown to a nearby landing zone.
The remaining members of the hiking group were assisted down the rest of the trail, and the incident was concluded with everyone safely off the mountain shortly after 6:30pm.
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