Police look for missing tourist in Augrabies Falls National Park

Police in the Northern Cape have launched a search operation after a 66-year-old visitor from Cape Town was reported missing at the Augrabies Falls National Park.

The missing man booked into the park last week Thursday.

It is believed that he went hiking on Friday and failed to return.

Police spokesperson, Cherelle Ehlers, “When he failed to return at 16:30, park rangers became concerned and promptly reported the matter to the Augrabies police. His personal belongings and vehicle were still at the park. A comprehensive search operation was immediately launched into his disappearance. Members from Augrabies SAPS,  SAPS airwing, Upington search and rescue unit, Upington k9 unit and a drone pilot are actively involved in the ongoing search efforts.”