The tourists, aged 50 and 36 and hailing from China, had embarked on their hike earlier in the day after catching the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour of Cape Town to Table Mountain.
Fortunately, a passing hiker noticed the situation shortly before 5pm and promptly dialled the emergency number – 021 937 0300.Responding swiftly, a small team aboard the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness EMS / Air Mercy Service rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene.
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