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German tourist rescued after Llandudno to Hout Bay hike goes wrong

1 October 2026

Exoskeleton helps exhausted hiker down Table Mountain

28 September 2026

Mount Fuji climbers face new rescue fee

18 September 2026

Search underway for missing hiker on Table Mountain

17 September 2026

Record mountain rescues prompt safety warning in Snowdonia, Wales

14 September 2026

Father criticised after leaving exhausted seven-year-old behind on Mount Fuji

24 August 2026

Lost hiker rescued safely at Rhino Peak after overnight search

5 August 2026

Signs that fatigue is becoming dangerous: When it’s time to stop driving, hiking or pushing through

4 August 2026

Malaysia tightens hiking rules as social media trends fuel rescue surge

4 August 2026

Students rescued after hiking mishap on Table Mountain

3 August 2026

Baboon encounter? Here’s how to stay safe while you’re out exploring

29 July 2026

Dramatic night rescue in Helderberg as hiker is saved from serious injury

23 July 2026

Table Mountain hikers urged to stay alert after second stabbing near Deer Park

14 July 2026

Hikers survive five days stranded in Italy’s Dolomites after getting lost

9 July 2026

Helicopter rescue saves stranded hikers from Namibia’s Fish River Canyon

24 June 2026

WSAR responds to three separate mountain emergencies in one evening

21 May 2026

Cape Town hiker shares unusual encounter on Signal Hill trail

9 January 2026

Air patrol deployed as festive crowds hit Table Mountain

18 December 2025

Table Mountain hikers urged to take precautions during cableway shutdown

24 July 2025

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