Storms River Bridge, Tsitsikamma, the second-highest bridge in the Eastern Cape. Photos: SAPS SAPS K9 Search and Rescue – unsung heroes
Retrieving a body from dangerous, icy waters.
Bringing the body up a steep cliff.
The Qeberha K9 Search and Rescue Unit and SAPS Divers work closely together on dangerous missions. Photo supplied
The K9 Search and Rescue units are rarely in the limelight compared to their frontline colleagues. Yet they never hesitate to put their lives on the line on a daily basis.The Eastern Cape K9 Search and Rescue Unit comprises seven trained members and five fully trained and skilled canines. The Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) policing area is lucky to have a particularly experienced and skilful member, Warrant Officer Ettienne Gerber. He and his dog, Misty, display true altruism every day. Their tasks mainly entail the search for missing persons (dead or alive), retrieval of bodies from shallow graves, drownings and suicide victims. Misty is also used