Toddler dies, mother injured after being trampled by giraffe in KZN
A 25-year-old mother and her 16-month-old child were at Kuleni Farm in Hluhluwe when they were trampled by a giraffe.
A 16-month-old toddler died after she and her mother were trampled by a giraffe at the Kuleni Farm in Hluhluwe yesterday, said KwaZulu-Natal police.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala said the attack happened yesterday in the afternoon.
“The 25-year-old mother and her 16-month-old child were at Kuleni Farm in Hluhluwe when they were trampled by a giraffe.
“The child was taken to the nearest doctor’s room where she died and the mother was rushed to hospital for medical attention. She is reported to be in a critical condition. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” Gwala said.
She added that an inquest docket had been opened for investigation.
On its website, the Kuleni Game Park boasts of being home to a collection of luxury bush lodges in the Hluhluwe area and close encounters with animals.
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