Author Topic: Knysna Estuary - information, news, events and reports (Read 215828 times)

FishStyx · « **Reply #420 on:** June 07, 2017, 09:16:06 AM »

Let's hope the rain gets there quickly to douse those fires.

SAfish · « **Reply #421 on:** June 07, 2017, 02:27:21 PM »

It is total chaos over here. People are being evacuated by boat from Belvidere and Lake Brenton. Fires are raging on the Western Head, Belvidere, Brenton on Sea, Phantom pass, both sides of the N2 at the White Bridge, Backwaters, Leeuwenbosch... Please keep us in your prayers.

bassbug · « **Reply #422 on:** June 07, 2017, 03:39:53 PM »

SAfish · « **Reply #423 on:** June 07, 2017, 05:50:28 PM »

We managed to evacuate our house just in time. Grabbed my famile and left. I don't know if anyghing is going to left standing. I estimate that close to a hundred houses have burned down so far.

FishStyx · « **Reply #424 on:** June 07, 2017, 06:16:00 PM »

That's terrible news Herman. Hope you and your family are safe.

SAfish · « **Reply #425 on:** June 07, 2017, 06:22:03 PM »

Thanks. We are safe for now but the whole town is surrounded by fire. +60km/h winds are not helping at all.

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #426 on:** June 07, 2017, 06:45:19 PM »

Wow Herman that is hectic!

Please keep us updated if you guys are ok.

In which area do you stay.

SAfish · « **Reply #427 on:** June 07, 2017, 07:13:17 PM »

Hannes, in Welbedacht. But is is now burning in the Heights an main road.

colin · « **Reply #428 on:** June 07, 2017, 09:07:59 PM »

Hope the CT rain gets to you soon ,

SAfish · « **Reply #429 on:** June 07, 2017, 11:53:34 PM »

We are safe and our house has made it. Praise the Lord.

ianf · « **Reply #430 on:** June 08, 2017, 12:20:21 AM »

Glad to hear you guys are OK, and that your house is still there.

colin · « **Reply #431 on:** June 08, 2017, 06:43:44 AM »

Great news SAfish , so sad for those who lost lives and their homes .

REEFMAN · « **Reply #432 on:** June 08, 2017, 06:59:16 AM »

Jeepers what a harrowing experience! Thank God you're all ok!

Half-Pint · « **Reply #433 on:** June 08, 2017, 07:32:38 AM »

Thank goodness Hermann! I cannot imagine what you guys must be going through down there

John F · « **Reply #434 on:** June 08, 2017, 07:42:05 AM »

Glad to hear Hermann!!!! Eish... that must have been terrifying!!!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #435 on:** June 08, 2017, 07:46:41 AM »

So Hermann... relief to know you guys are all ok. On a lighter note, I need to ask the question... when you evacuated, did you take your fishing gear?

John F · « **Reply #436 on:** June 08, 2017, 07:52:24 AM »

Reefz glad you popped the pressure!!!! It crossed my mind but didn't want to sound too paranoid with the fishing thing.... I'm sure Hermannn must have a bunker where he keeps his gear.... if not maybe you should build one H!!!

SAfish · « **Reply #437 on:** June 08, 2017, 10:41:18 AM »

I did not have time. We had 5 minutes and only grabbed passports, documents and a few clothes. Having said that, when we got back home and everything were intact I actually wanted to hug my fishing gear. The adrenalin is still pumping as there are still spot fires around us. Certain parts of the town is still on fire. A couple of friend of ours have lost everything.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #438 on:** June 08, 2017, 11:00:16 AM »

Great to see you and the family are all safe

.. terrible to see the destruction and loss of property , lives in your area

REEFMAN · « **Reply #439 on:** June 08, 2017, 11:59:49 AM »

Quote from: SAfish on June 08, 2017, 10:41:18 AM

Certain parts of the town is still on fire. A couple of friend of ours have lost everything.

Oh my word, that's terrible man!