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Update: Missing couple rescued from Umtamvuna Nature Reserve

The couple had been reported missing yesterday afternoon.

May 3, 2021
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
All rescue units were out in search for the missing couple. Photo: Med-Evac.
The missing couple has been found, safe and sound.
 
Glen Preston of Med-Evac said members from Med-Evac and Saps K9 Search and Rescue hiked the same trail the couple had done the previous day in search of them.
 
 
This was after the AirTrack 101 helicopter spent a hour is the sky searching. 
 
“Due to thick vegetation we were unable to locate them,” he added.
 
Photo: Med-Evac
 
However, it was on the trail that the team finally located the couple, and managed to hike them out to a safe clearing, part way up the cliffs. 
 
“We then called in the Airtrack 101 helicopter to assist and airlift the two to the ​​Joint Operations Committee for medical assessment,” said Mr Preston. 
 
He confirmed that everyone involved in the rescue operation was safe, and that the couple had been reunited with family.
 
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May 3, 2021
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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