By: Natasha Archary
A man’s suicide attempt at Howick Falls was foiled by trees which broke his fall, saving his life.
The infamous waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal has a record of 40 deaths, with most being from suicides. There have been a number of murders associated with the falls too.
Surviving the 111 meter high fall is nothing short of a miracle, and the 35-year old man whose suicide attempt was foiled by trees will now be receiving a psychiatric evaluation.
According to reports, the man’s fall was witnessed by a security guard on Tuesday, 05 July.
The quick-thinking guard immediately called for help and flagged down bystanders to assist.
With the help of Midlands EMS, SAPS search and rescue, Howick police and multiple local security services, the man was found alive.
It is believed the speed with which he fell was broken by trees, bushes and rock edges. While he did sustain multiple moderate injuries, the man was able to walk out.
Howick Falls made headlines in 2019 when the body of a missing doctor was found in the pools at the bottom of the falls.
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