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FREE STATE – On Monday, 12 January 2026, a 78-year-old male, Tumo Mahlangu, who was walking on the mountain top – Mabolela Qwaqwa, slipped, fell down the cliff and got stuck. Tumo made contact with Phuthaditjhaba Community Service Centre using a cellphone at about 16:05, and a rescue mission was kick-started by the South African Police Service, Fire Brigade, Paramedics and Rescue Officers from the Department of Health’s EMS and the College of Emergency Care.
South African Police Service Airwing arrived this morning, Tuesday, 13 January 2026, and joined the multidisciplinary rescue team that included K9 members, Fire Fighters, Paramedics, and Rescue Specialists. Tumo was hoisted to safety and received necessary medical treatment before he was transported to Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital for further examination and treatment. The patient is a priority 3 with no fractures and is stable. He was rescued safely without major injuries.
Tumo, who is from Tebang village…
