Mountain Rescue in KZN province.
Dial: 0800 005133
Rescue Convenor
Gavin Raubenheimer
Tel : 033 343 3168
Cell : 082 990 5876
Email : rescue@kzn.mcsa.org.za
Mountain Rescue in KZN province.
Rescue Convenor
Gavin Raubenheimer
Tel : 033 343 3168
Cell : 082 990 5876
Email : rescue@kzn.mcsa.org.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Section has since 1919 assisted, and then later on took the lead in providing mountain search and rescue services in the province.
The teams are based in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Zululand, and are highly trained and provide a 24 hour response in conjunction with AEMS, SAPS and SAAF to provide the following services in mountainous areas:Search for missing persons
Steep slope and cliff rescue
Bringing medical attention to injured persons
Requirements for joining the recue team
Minimum rescue standard
Currency rescue standard
The teams are based in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Zululand, and are highly trained and provide a 24 hour response in conjunction with AEMS, SAPS and SAAF to provide the following services in mountainous areas:
If you are interested in joining the rescue team, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the following documents.
In the event of a mountain rescue emergency it is best to try and contact the local KZN Wildlife ranger in the Drakenberg, and report the matter to them first. If this is not possible or if you are not in the Drakenberg you must dial 0800 005133 and report that this is a "mountain rescue". The operator will in turn contact one of the MCSA rescue organisers.
| MCSA Rescue Organisers | |||
| Pietermaritzburg Based | Home | Work | Cell |
| Gavin Raubenheimer (Convenor) | 033 343-3168 | 033 343-3168 | 082 990-5876 |
| Andy Wood | 033 383-0100 (ex 2374) | 033 383-0100 | 082 573-0221 |
| Durban Based | Home | Work | Cell |
| Steve Cooke | 031 702-7844 | 031 701-0155 | 082 554-4883 |
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Please contact any of the listed rescue organisers if you need
more information about our rescue teams, or would like to
become part of them.
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