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Pretoria family’s four-legged heroes save children from puff adder attack

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By Citizen Reporter

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4 June 2026

06:27 am

Rex, a beloved Yorkshire terrier from Gerhardsville, died after being bitten by a puff adder while protecting his family. His owners believe he and the family's other dogs helped keep the snake away from their young children.
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