A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after falling and sustaining serious injuries at the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve on Sunday, 14 March.
According to Netcare 911 spokesperson, Shawn Herbst, the woman slipped and fell approximately four metres down a path and landed on her back.
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Herbst said Netcare 911, KZN Wildlife Rangers, RescueTech, eThekwini Fire and Rescue Services and Marshall Security Community Response discussed an action plan to rescue the injured woman.
“After an extensive hike through difficult terrain, rescuers reached the lady deep within the nature reserve. The woman was found to have suspected spinal injuries and fractures and was treated on scene by a Netcare 911 Advanced Life Support paramedic,” said Herbst.
Due to the nature of her injuries, as well as the terrain, a Netcare 911 helicopter air ambulance was activated to airlift the patient to a specialist facility.
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