In the aftermath of the devastating floods that impacted Hoedspruit and surrounding Greater Kruger communities, Capt. Donovan de Wet of Bastion Aviation joined RSG to share insight into the emergency response operations from the cockpit.
During the interview, Capt. de Wet reflects on the extreme flying conditions, the urgency of evacuation missions, and the coordination required to deliver essential supplies to isolated communities when roads were no longer accessible.
Operating helicopters in torrential rain, low cloud, and rapidly changing weather systems, Bastion Aviation worked tirelessly to assist stranded guests and support humanitarian efforts across the region.
This interview offers a firsthand account of the role aviation played during one of the most challenging periods for Hoedspruit in recent years.
Listen to the full RSG interview below.
