A tourist fell to her death on a trail leading to the suspension bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park on Wednesday, 23 June and police are investigating the circumstances around the incident.
South African National Parks (SANParks) and NSRI attended to the scene after they were called out to assist.
The woman, who was visiting the area with her husband, is aged between 50 and 60 years old. No further information is available about where she came from and what transpired during her fall.
“The Park Rangers and National Sea Rescue Institute successfully retrieved the body of the deceased. The SAPS has since transported it to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) for pathology,” SANParks said in a statement on Thursday. They also sent their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the tourist.
SANParks commits to providing the deceased’s husband who is also part of the tour, with all the required support in this difficult time.
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