Live Breaking News & Updates on Eastern cape emergency medical services

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Eastern cape emergency medical services on our comprehensive webpage. Get up-to-the-minute updates on local events, politics, business, entertainment, and more. Our dedicated team of journalists delivers timely and reliable news, ensuring you're always in the know. Discover firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, all in one convenient destination. Don't miss a beat — visit our webpage for real-time breaking news in Eastern cape emergency medical services and stay connected to the pulse of your community

SAAF A109 involved in rescue of injured paraglider

defenceWeb
Written by defenceWeb -
A SAAF A109 prepares to airlift an injured paraglider near Witteklip.
A South African Air Force (SAAF) A109 Light Utility Helicopter was used to rescue an injured paraglider in the Eastern Cape last week.
On the afternoon of Thursday 4 March, a callout was authorised by the Air Force Command Post for the medical evacuation of an injured paraglider on the mountainous area towards Witteklip Nature Reserve, the SANDF said.
An A109 from 19 Squadron at Air Force Base Hoedspruit, currently stationed at Air Force Station Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) was tasked for the rescue.
At 17:35 the crew was airborne with three Mountain Club of SA – Eastern Province Section members accompanying it to the crash site. As the terrain was not conducive for vehicles to access the injured member, the extraction option was only feasible by air hoist.

Witteklip , Eastern-cape , South-africa , Hoedspruit , Limpopo , South-african , Elizabeth-gqeberha , Luxolo-vuyo-wakhaba , Sergeant-azwimbavhi-michael-nevhorwa , Sa-air , A-south-african-air-force , Eastern-cape-emergency-medical-services