Man miraculously survives after jumping off from Howick Falls view point in 'attempted suicide'

Cape Town – A 35-year-old man miraculously survived after he jumped from the Howick Falls viewpoint in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Tuesday, in what was believed to have been an attempted suicide.

In a statement, Midlands EMS said they received calls about a man who had fallen from the Howick Fall in Howick.

“Upon arrival Midlands EMS crews discovered that a 35-year-old local resident had attempted suicide by jumping off the viewpoint at Howick Falls.

“With a quick-thinking security guard on the scene, she called for help immediately and some bystanders started making their way down to the patient on foot,” the statement said.

When the Midlands EMS crew, SAPS search and Howick police arrived, the man had been found.

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He walked out of the area where he had fallen, with the help of the people at the scene.

“It is believed that the patient’s fall was slowed and stopped by multiple thick trees, bushes and rock ledges. The patient was assessed and found to have sustained moderate injuries which were treated on scene and he was transported to a local facility for further treatment,” the statement said.

The Citizen reported that the man kept asking his rescuers if they would be taking him to his mother.

Man miraculously survives after jumping off from Howick Falls view point in ‘attempted suicide’

Article written by Olwethu Mpeshe

Article written by Olwethu Mpeshe

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