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      Blue Crane

      Swift Community Action Saves Poisoned Blue Crane in Swellendam

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 1,069 0

      A Blue Crane that was unable to stand is now back in the wild, after a rescue effort involving vets and conservation groups working in close partnership.   Swellendam, South…

      Ranger Lion's Head

      Ranger Carries Injured Hiker to Safety – All the Way Down Lion’s Head

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 17, 2025December 2, 2025 17,844 0

      A hiker’s day out on Lion’s Head took an unexpected twist. Thankfully, one ranger’s kindness (and serious leg strength) ended it with gratitude instead of panic!   Cape Town, South…

      Hiker Rescued After Gruelling 12 Hour Waterfall Rescue

      Hiker Rescued After Gruelling 12 Hour Waterfall Rescue

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 7, 2025November 12, 2025 424 0

      After a jump into a waterfall pool went wrong, a critically injured hiker was rescued in a 12-hour, 4km operation   South Africa (07 November 2025) – What started as…

      Skipper

      Young Waterfront Skipper Helps Save Entangled Cape Fur Seal

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 21, 2025 2,856 1

      The young skipper spotted a Cape fur seal in trouble and acted immediately!   Cape Town, South Africa (21 October 2025) – It all started when a young man named…

      Snakebite Helicopter

      Helicopter Rescue Helps Snake-Bitten Hiker in Drakensberg to Safety

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025 601 0

      The lady was safely discharged after observation, but it’s an important reminder to watch where you step and to always be prepared!   Maloti Drakensberg (16 October 2025) – On…

      Pangolin

      Pepheng’s Rescue Marks Over 200 Pangolins Saved by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025 714 0

      Another pangolin saved, treated, and back under starry skies, thanks to the team who have been leading these rescues for almost a decade.   Johannesburg, South Africa (09 October 2025)…

      Chameleon

      Rare KZN Chameleon With Injured Back Foot Nursed Back to Health

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025 249 0

      Every little life matters; the FreeMe team always does a good job of highlighting this!    Howick, KwaZulu-Natal (02 October 2025) – FreeMe Wildlife recently welcomed a rare little patient,…

      Pretoria

      Three Mysterious Bokkies Rescued From Pretoria Suburb Over Two Weeks, One Has Had a Baby!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025 9,354 0

      The suburbs’ wildlife heroes rescued three new mysterious little bokkies on the block.   Pretoria, South Africa (28 August 2025) – Pretoria’s Wilgers community has had multiple surprise visitors in…

      App

      Tracking App Saves Couple in a False Bay Surf Ski Incident

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 25, 2025August 28, 2025 414 0

      A couple clung to a capsized surf ski in rough False Bay waters before NSRI rescue, thanks to a lifesaving SafeTrx app.   Simons Town, South Africa (25 August 2025)…

      lifesaving

      Lifesaving SA Marked World Drowning Prevention Day

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 205 0

      Lifesaving South Africa honoured World Drowning Prevention Day, bringing together over 100 learners to educate them on water safety.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28 July 2025) – Every year on…

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