Injured woman airlifted from Magalies mountain range after fall
"The injured lady was hoisted into the helicopter and transported under the care of an advanced life support paramedic."
A woman who slipped and fractured her ankle while hiking along the Magalies mountain range at the weekend had to be airlifted to hospital.
Several emergency services were summoned to the aid of the woman.
“Netcare 911 with the Mountain Club of South Africa, off-road rescue unit, Mogale fire and rescue services and the Oostermoed protection services hiked to where the patient was,” Netcare 911 spokesperson Shaun Herbst said.
He said the woman was found in severe pain and suffering from hypothermia due to the inclement weather.
“Because of the nature of the terrain and safety considerations, the assistance of the South African Air Force was requested,” Herbst said.
The woman was stabilised at the scene while a helicopter made its way to the scene.
“She was hoisted into the helicopter and transported under the care of an advanced life support paramedic to hospital for further assistance,” Herbst said.
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