A German tourist who fell 25m on the front face of Table Mountain was saved by a lone tree, rescuers said on Thursday.
The 47-year-old, who sustained suspected multiple fractures to his leg, arm, ribs and possibly his spine and other parts of his body, was airlifted to hospital after a “very technical” stretcher journey to the top of the mountain, said Wilderness Search and Rescue spokesperson Johan Marais.
“This section of the mountain is known to be a more technical area with steep scrambles and routes that require rope plus safety aids,” said Marais. “By this time there were approximately 35 volunteer and paid professional rescuers in the field,” said Marais. “Here he was transferred to a road ambulance which transported him to a private medical facility for further treatment. The rest of the rescue party safely escorted the hiking partner of the injured tourist off the mountain.”
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