Mountain Rescue in KZN province.
Dial: 0800 005133
In the event of a mountain rescue emergency it is best to
try and contact the local KZN Wildlife ranger in the Drakensberg, and report the
matter to them first. If this is not possible, or if you are not in the
Drakensberg, 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.
Rescue Convenor
Gavin Raubenheimer
Cell : 082 990 5876
Email : rescue
The KwaZulu-Natal Section has, since 1919, assisted and then
later took the lead, in providing mountain search and rescue services in the
province. The volunteer teams are based in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Zululand, and
are trained in most aspects of mountain and high angle rescue. This service is
provided in conjunction with the Provincial EMRS, SA Police Services and SA Air
Force. The following services are provided:
- High Altitude Mountain Rescues in the Drakensberg
- Search and Rescue of missing persons in the Drakensberg
- High angle and steep slope rescues in other areas of the
province
- Body recoveries in mountainous areas
Rescue statistics, reports on rescue operations and photos (of both training exercise and actual operations) can be found on the Stats and Reports page.
If you are interested in joining the rescue team, please review the document at the bottom of this page titled "About the Mountain Search and Rescue Team" and/or contact any of the rescue organisers listed below. It would also be a good idea to familiarise yourself with the following documents (which are available as attachments at the bottom of the Technical Notes page):
- Rescue Team Standards and Currency
- Rescue - Minimum 2 day kit
- Night flying instructions
| MCSA Rescue Organisers |
Cell |
| Gavin Raubenheimer (Convener) |
082 990 5876 |
| Steve Cooke |
082 554 4883 |
| Bruce Sobey |
083 440 6753 |
| Colin McCoy |
082 546 7963 |
| MCSA Assistant Rescue Organisers |
|
| Scott Sinclair |
083 235 4938 |
| Murray Sanders |
071 301 5488 |
| Trevor Johnson |
076 123 6196 |
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