Disabled S. African surfers thrill at catching a wave in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Pamela Hansford whooped and threw out a thumbs-up as she glided past on a surfboard, propped up by her elbows.

A year ago, a steep wave slammed the intrepid 75-year-old into the shore at a Cape Town beach, breaking her neck.

Now, a crowd of volunteers and coaches cheered her on before moving in to turn her board around and push it back out to catch the next wave.