TRAIL

D.I.Y First Aid

Emergency call

KZN advanced life support paramedic and trail runner Kate Quin is a member of mountain rescue. She advises on whether you should call for help or take care of it yourself.

Whether you’re an intrepid trailblazer or casual weekend jogger, you can benefit from having some idea on how to handle an emergency situation.

In a real emergency, seconds count and promptly calling for help can save a life. This is why it is so important to ensure you have the race organisers’ supplied emergency contact number saved and easily accessible on your phone. If you’re just out enjoying the trails, make sure you have your local emergency number saved as

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