Magaliesberg Search & Rescue

This happened halfway up Rustenburg Kloof. The man was trapped by a rock in a cave in such a precarious place, it took a police helicopter to take close up photos whilst hovering on the side of the mountain to locate him. A team member then got roped down and was guided by ORRU, who had binoculars, to the cave. It was extremely difficult, and we don't know how he got to this point other than being under the influence of something and not realizing how dangerous his expedition was. His first version was he ran from a snake and later he said, he was at the waterfall and a hand came up over his face and the next thing he was stuck in a rock 50m to the true right of the waterfall on a sheer cliff!!!

Here is another article with a photo:

www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152274250916780&set=p.10152274250916780&type=1&theater

I can't view the photo :/
Sabine, were you involved in the rescue?

Its a newspaper article with a photo. yes I was

I'm sorry to hear about the man's ordeal, and the subsequent ordeal the rescue teams and doctors had to go through to get this sorted. The poor man lost his foot in the process. Yes, I am of opinion that it was gross negligence on his side. A classic example in fact, with all the typical dire consequences for his own life and that of the rescuers.

Kudos to Sabine, and I'm sure other VE members who were involved in the rescue. Was at Lonmin yesterday where the guys spoke at length about this, describing the MCSA climbers as 'rock stars' (pun intended I believe).

Highlands Fanatic wrote: Kudos to Sabine, and I'm sure other VE members who were involved in the rescue. Was at Lonmin yesterday where the guys spoke at length about this, describing the MCSA climbers as 'rock stars' (pun intended I believe).

+1

Here is another article about the amputation:

www.beeld.com/nuus/2014-09-23-brand-my-skiet-my-kry-my-net-uit

Well done guys. Can't figure out-was he trapped inside the cave? Seems like a miracle that he was even found (or were there other people with him when it happened?) There are a lot of people hiking up there and to the top of the "glyklip" to collect holy water.
Glad he could be saved.

Wow, thats so scary. Well done to everyone who helped that guy.
Definitely need to respect nature and be careful.