As relentless storms wreaked havoc across the Breede Valley, emergency response teams displayed unwavering bravery and commitment, embarking on a race against time to rescue families trapped by rising waters, Cape town Etc reports.
On what has been labelled one of the most challenging days of these severe weather conditions, remarkable operations have unfolded, including the rescue of a mere 7-day-old infant, bringing a flicker of hope amid a backdrop of chaos.
In Three Rivers, between Johnson Park and Worcester Cemetery, a family in distress was extracted in a dramatic operation that demonstrated the extraordinary capabilities of the joint emergency response efforts led by the Breede Valley Municipality BVM and the Cape Winelands District Municipality CWDM.