Cyclist attacked at Fountains

[Boesman Benson]

^{Morning Guys. It was my daughter that was bit by a rock about the size of a brick. We (myself and 2 daughters) were doing some Cross Country training yesterday afternoon - the first GN/CG event takes place on 4th March at Rietvlei.}

 

^{It happened at the far end just after the bridge with the nasty steps. Then you turn into the river before you exit in that short steep V next to the fence. He attacked her just as she approached the exit from the river. She just screamed like crazy and I knew something was seriously wrong. Think the coward actually got scared off by her screaming. (use your voice girls/boys)}

^{I only saw 1, but the girls said they were 2. The one was hiding behind a tree up the bank on the opposite side of the river. He scrambled up the bank and into the veld on top when I chased him.}

^{There is a well-used footpath to-and-up that riverbank. The footpath continuous out of the bike trail and the people using that path are coming out of the reserve. (not jumping the flat fence) There is no access control through that section.}

 

^{We reported the incident and spoke to one of the senior rangers of the park. He said they used to have 3 patrolling guards in Fountains but they were taken away (probably money issue). Hopefully with this incident they can motivate to get the guards back.}

[pezulu]

Glad to hear that Michelle is doing OK, and that there is no permanent damage.

[Boesman Benson]

Glad to hear that Michelle is doing OK, and that there is no permanent damage.

 

Thanks Stefan!

[Tumbleweed]

^{Sorry to hear your story Boesman. Hope it doesn't put the girls off riding.}

[awesme]

Not good, if we can't even ride safe in closed of area's, or make that suppose to be closed off, suppose to be safe.

 

G