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EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Mother and son thank community after tragic giraffe drama in Hoedspruit

“We are overwhelmed by how the community banded together to offer us emotional, physical, and financial support..."

Mother and son, Dr Katy Williams and Finn Williams, were seriously injured after a tragic accident with a giraffe at their home in Blyde Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, on September 3, 2018.

Dr Katy Williams and her three-year-old son Finn

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Both have made an amazing recovery, and have returned to their normal routines.

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Katy resumed her work as a wildlife biologist last year and Finn returned to preschool in early January.

Finn Williams. Photo supplied

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The Williams family is incredibly grateful for all the support and donations received during this difficult time.

Katy Williams and her son, Finn, before the incident.

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“We are overwhelmed by how the community banded together to offer us emotional, physical, and financial support. We are so grateful for all the contributions and the ongoing support.” Katy said to Letaba Herald.

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Bertus de Bruyn

Bertus de Bruyn is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. De Bruyn has been employed by Caxton since 2009. After a short sabbatical of two years, De Bruyn is back at the place he called home, Caxton, at Lowveld Media. He is currently the digital content manager, but has 14 years of journalism skills, news editor, and acting editor duties behind his name.

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