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Lion’s Head: When a City Mountain Starts to Glow

22 December 2025 by CapeTownNewsReader

Lion’s Head, a beautiful city mountain, becomes a glowing hotbed of danger, especially during peak season. Treacherous paths, extreme heat, and overcrowding lead to frequent accidents and medical emergencies. Hikers often face disorientation, falls, and even death, requiring constant rescues. Despite the risks, many still flock to its slopes, sometimes unprepared, turning a scenic climb into a lifethreatening ordeal.

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