Author Topic: Knysna Estuary - information, news, events and reports (Read 215881 times)

SAfish · « **Reply #341 on:** May 06, 2015, 08:13:37 PM »

I just got word that Ile de Pain on Thesen Island is on fire. Let us hope they can contain it quickly. The lady that I am doing draughting work for has an office right next to it.

We are currently load shedding and I will update as soon as I get more info.

SAfish · « **Reply #342 on:** May 06, 2015, 08:43:09 PM »

It looks bad.

Willie · « **Reply #343 on:** May 06, 2015, 08:59:37 PM »

Oh no that looks bad Hope no one got injured

SAfish · « **Reply #344 on:** May 06, 2015, 09:03:33 PM »

So far there are no reports of injuries but the architects on the above the bakery will probably loose everything. Their central server is in that office.

SAfish · « **Reply #345 on:** May 06, 2015, 10:24:08 PM »

The fire seems to be under control and Jo was able to evacuate her office. Ile de Pain and the offices of CMAI were destroyed. I will give an update tomorrow again when I get more info. Good night and be thankful for what you have because it can be taken away in a heartbeat. God bless.

RobinF · « **Reply #346 on:** May 07, 2015, 06:22:29 AM »

Such a popular spot. Such a pity.

SAfish · « **Reply #347 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:19:56 AM »

We certainly are not the only residents of the Knysna area and it warms my heart to see that these animals are still around and doing well in the forest.

"It's confirmed that a leopard has been spotted in the Diepwalle area of the Knysna Forest by SANParks' scientists. The sighting occurred in broad daylight at about 12:50 on Saturday, May 2. SANParks recently released footage depicting the leopard in its full-colour glory walking along a dirt path in the forest."

Read the full story and see the photo here:
http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news/News/General/137083/Leopard-spotted-in-Knysna-Forest

"An elusive Knysna Forest elephant made his (or her) mark during the night of Wednesday, May 13 when the mighty beast overturned a heavy Bell logger in the Goudveld Forest plantation. During the previous night the elephant also punctured one of the vehicle's expensive tyres."

Read the full story here:
http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news/News/General/137035/Proof-of-elephants-in-Knysna

Charles · « **Reply #348 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:44:15 AM »

Great news! I do think there are more leopards in the area including the Outeniqua mountains.

SAfish · « **Reply #349 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:52:08 AM »

Charles, the guys working with my wife says that they often see Leopard tracks and actually see them every now and then. We regularly go for walks in the forest and sometimes I get the feeling that we are being watched.

They are so well camouflaged that you will walk right past one without knowing it is there.

SAfish · « **Reply #350 on:** June 02, 2015, 09:22:17 AM »

This is from the web cam at the Heads this morning. We had over 100mm of rain in the past 48 hours and there are more to come.

L Hooker · « **Reply #351 on:** June 02, 2015, 10:59:48 AM »

Quote from: SAfish on June 02, 2015, 09:22:17 AM

This is from the web cam at the Heads this morning. We had over 100mm of rain in the past 48 hours and there are more to come.

Herman that better not be a complaint

, id trade gail force winds, rain ,cold anyday of the week than sit up here in the concrete jungle

.. Lekker place you live you lucky bugger

SAfish · « **Reply #352 on:** June 02, 2015, 11:49:32 AM »

No, I am not complaining at all.

We also need the rain as it was very dry the last couple of months. I have a fire place, enough wood and a good Merlot in the cupboard.

L Hooker · « **Reply #353 on:** June 02, 2015, 12:18:55 PM »

Quote from: SAfish on June 02, 2015, 11:49:32 AM

No, I am not complaining at all. We also need the rain as it was very dry the last couple of months. I have a fire place, enough wood and a good Merlot in the cupboard.

CLS · « **Reply #354 on:** June 02, 2015, 12:54:34 PM »

Quote from: SAfish on June 02, 2015, 09:22:17 AM

This is from the web cam at the Heads this morning. We had over 100mm of rain in the past 48 hours and there are more to come.

Hope this reaches us in KZN as we need the rain desperately, the trees are chasing the dogs

SAfish · « **Reply #355 on:** June 02, 2015, 01:32:00 PM »

Quote from: CLS on June 02, 2015, 12:54:34 PM

Quote from: SAfish on June 02, 2015, 09:22:17 AM
This is from the web cam at the Heads this morning. We had over 100mm of rain in the past 48 hours and there are more to come.
Hope this reaches us in KZN as we need the rain desperately, the trees are chasing the dogs

Good one!

SAfish · « **Reply #356 on:** June 03, 2015, 12:40:34 AM »

Thunder and lightning in June. It has also started to rain again and people in low laying areas should be vigilant. The ground is saturated after yesterdays 100mm of rain and a sudden heavy down pour can result in flash flooding.

Charles · « **Reply #357 on:** June 03, 2015, 06:51:29 AM »

We recorded 97 mm in Kleinbrakrivier yesterday and more rain on the way.

SAfish · « **Reply #358 on:** June 03, 2015, 06:56:30 AM »

It looks like the whole area is getting good rain. We had another 14mm overnight.

SAfish · « **Reply #359 on:** June 27, 2015, 04:33:35 PM »

There have been two shark attacks in the Knysna area in two days. Yesterday a surfer was attacked in Plettenberg Bay and this afternoon another attack took place in Buffel's Bay. Hectic

KNYSNA NEWS - There has been a second shark attack in the Knysna area.
A teenage boy was attacked at Buffel's Bay this afternoon.
The victim has been airlifted to hospital in George.
Early reports indicate that one of his legs was severed in the attack.
Knysna NSRI and emergency services are still on the scene.

In another incident, a young surfer was attacked by a shark while surfing in Plettenberg Bay yesterday afternoon.