We’re not even halfway through April, and the heroes at WSAR have already hit the milestone of 100 rescues! Cape Town, South Africa (15 April 2026) – One whole…
Sable, a young German Shorthaired Pointer, was on a late-afternoon adventure at his local quarry on Sunday, when he first saw it. A dassie. All instincts said ‘chase!’ Cape…
A desperate situation on the trails near Porterville ended with a collective sigh of relief on Sunday evening after an elderly couple was rescued from life-threatening heat. Cape Town,…
Trail runner Stephanie Crossland will be running to raise funds for Cape Town’s mountain heroes in May. Little did she know that this month, she’d actually become one! Cape…
When the fierce Cape winds cut two hiking tourists’ mountain adventure short, dedicated rescuers braved the dark to bring them safely home. Cape Town, South Africa (22 January 2026)…
When a 42-year-old firefighter found herself injured on the job, in a remote mountain area on Friday night, her team remained by her side, keeping her safe and sheltered through…
From technical stretcher carries on Lion’s Head to helicopter evacuations in Jonkershoek, Wilderness Search and Rescue teams have faced a demanding start to the year as they battle both unforgiving…
When a teenage boy suffered an unexpected snakebite in the remote part of the Cederberg mountains, a hiking trip instantly became a race against time – a challenge his group…
An 18-year-old survives an unexpected storm in the Jonkershoek mountains. He was rescued safely after unexpected weather turned a hike into a test. Western Cape, South Africa (14 July…
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