Volunteer dies in freak accident

A ZIP-WIRE accident on Monday claimed the life of a 32-year-old Raleigh International volunteer at a lodge outside Windhoek.

Sally Whitcomb fell to her death at 09h30 at the Out of Nature lodge 30 km outside Windhoek, allegedly after a cable slide malfunctioned. According to the Police’s public relations department, the cable apparently came loose at the top of the contraption.In a statement issued yesterday afternoon, Raleigh International Country Director David Giles confirmed the incident.All safety procedures had been followed, he added, saying that the cause of the accident was being investigated.The accident took place at the lodge’s High Ropes Course, Giles said, and Whitcomb’s death was instantaneous.More information could only be released one the investigation was concluded, Giles said.According to the Police’s public relations department, the cable apparently came loose at the top of the contraption.In a statement issued yesterday afternoon, Raleigh International Country Director David Giles confirmed the incident.All safety procedures had been followed, he added, saying that the cause of the accident was being investigated.The accident took place at the lodge’s High Ropes Course, Giles said, and Whitcomb’s death was instantaneous.More information could only be released one the investigation was concluded, Giles said.