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WATCH: Massive search underway for missing couple

At first light this morning, emergency personnel have reunited to search for the missing couple.

A large scale search is currently underway for a local couple who have gone missing in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve.
 
The missing couple believed to be in their 60’s are known to regularly hike in the reserve.
 
Photo: Med-Evac
 
Glen Preston of Med-Evac said they received a call around 5pm yesterday (Sunday) informing them that a couple had gone missing.
 
WATCH: https://youtu.be/iLQV7nqkf3g
 
 
The Med-Evac crew were joined by the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Fire Department, Saps K9 Search and Rescue and Port Edward NSRI.
 
Plans being discussed. Photo: Med-Evac
 
Mr Preston said they suspended the search at around 2am today (Monday) and they regrouped at first light to start retracing the trails.
 
Photo: Med-Evac
 
Hendrik Ludick of Airtrac 101 is assisting with a helicopter  to cover the river valley this morning.
 
Photo: Med-Evac
This is an evolving story and will be updated as soon as more information comes to light.
 
*SIDE NOTE: The Umtamvuna Nature Reserve is situated in South Africa on the KwaZulu-Natal side of the Mtamvuna River, and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. The reserve is 3,257 hectares in extent and was established on 25 July 1971.
 
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