PICS | Late night party turns risky: Teen safely rescued on Lion’s Head

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Cape Town – A seemingly enjoyable evening with friends took a negative turn for a teenager who had to be rescued after a party near the summit of Lion’s Head in Cape Town over the weekend.

Found in a fetal position, the teen was possibly suffering from dehydration, heat stroke, and intoxication, rescuers said.

According to Friends of Lions Head and Signal Hill chairperson, Kosta Papageorgiou: “I was making my way up Lion’s Head at approximately 19h30 for my daily summit, in an attempt to summit Lion’s Head 1000 times for the new Lion Unlimited Project.
“Halfway up the trail I was alerted by one of the trail’s regular users, that there was a party happening on the summit which involved a live DJ, including electronic DJ equipment, a generator and a mixing table.
“I alerted SANPARKS Operations and City of Cape Town Law Enforcement as well as some members of Search and Rescue.

“On reaching the top, I observed the DJ equipment in bags as well as some empty 750ml bottles of alcohol lying around. I then saw a youth lying in a foetal position resting with his eye closed and some bystanders looking to help where they can.
“I checked his pulse and asked him a few simple questions. His friends told me that he had been drinking.
“It appeared that he may have been suffering from dehydration, heat stroke and was likely intoxicated.”

Rescue teams quickly responded to the teenager’s aid.

After stabilising him, they carefully harnessed him and guided him down the trail to meet a family member who later drove him home.

David Nel, spokesperson for Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR), expressed gratitude that the young individual remained unharmed.

Over 20 rescuers were involved in the incident, with an equal number on standby.

“In total more than 20 rescuers responded to the incident, with as many on standby,” Nel said.

“Our beautiful wilderness spaces are there to be enjoy responsibly. Respect the environment. Be courteous to fellow outdoor enthusiasts and abide by the rules of the park.”

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Compiled by Betha Madhomu

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