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Female hospitalised after hiking accident in the Drakensberg
A woman, believed to be in her 50s, sustained several injuries after falling while on a hike
While hiking near a resort in the Drakensberg mountains yesterday (May 18) a female took a nasty fall, causing several injuries.
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Paramedics on scene believe that the woman, who is believed to be in her 50s, fell some distance, which caused the serious injuries.
“Once stabilised, the woman was airlifted by a private helicopter to the awaiting ER24 personnel at the Winterton Country Club,” commented ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring.
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