A search is underway for a 66-year-old man from Cape Town who is believed to be missing after going on a hike in Augrabies Falls National Park.
The tourist checked into the park on Thursday, April 10, and is thought to have set out on a hike the following day.
When he did not return by 16:30 on Friday, Park Rangers contacted the Augrabies SAPS. His personal belongings and vehicle were still at the park.
A search operation has been launched, involving members from Augrabies SAPS, the SAPS Airwing, Upington Search and Rescue Unit, Upington K9 Unit, and a drone pilot.
Authorities are asking anyone with information that could help locate the missing man to contact Captain Robert Turner at 082 770 4208, Sergeant Tshepo Marungwana at 084 298 5101, or the SAPS Crime Stop Number at 08600 10111.
Cape Argus