Elderly man rescued after a fall in the Drakensberg

The man, who was part of a guided tour, fell while navigating the Drakensberg’s terrain

October 25, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Paramedics treat a man who fell in the Drakensberg during a guided tour.

A successful mountain rescue in the Drakensberg yesterday afternoon saw an elderly man airlifted to safety with moderate injuries.

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The man, who was part of a guided tour, fell while navigating the Drakensberg’s terrain.

According to ER24 spokesperson Annine Siddall, at about 4pm paramedics were summoned to the area.

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“ER24 Ladysmith assisted NKZN Mountain Rescue after the man was retrieved and flown to Bergville Fire Station,” she explained.

The injured man was transported to a Pietermaritzburg hospital for further treatment.

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October 25, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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