Wilderness Section: Island Lake Boat Launch Site Closed After Fire

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The South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched an investigation into a fire at the Island Lake in the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park.  Spokesperson JP Louw says a privately owned boat belonging to a guest caught fire on the water before launch on Monday.   One person was injured and taken to hospital.  Louw says the jetty leading to the launch site was slightly damaged.   The incident caused fuel spillage, and SAN…

Wilderness Section: Island Lake Boat Launch Site Closed After Fire

Cape Town – The Island Lake boat launch site in the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed to the public following a boat fire incident. A privately owned boat belonging to a guest caught fire on Island Lake while preparations were underway to launch it on Monday, 5 January 2026. “Initial reports indicate that the boat was already in the water when the engine was started, at which point it caught alight,” explained …