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Man who tried to save girl who fell from balcony dies

Frederik suffered a broken hip and a fractured spine in the fall.

January 25, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Frederik Carel Labuschagne (22).

Frederik Carel Labuschagne (22) the man believed to have fallen off a balcony at a block of flats in Garrick Avenue in Manaba while trying to save eight-year-old Bronwyn Eloff on Saturday, December 22, died yesterday (Thursday).

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Frederik suffered a broken hip and a fractured spine in the fall.

He moved back to Empangeni on the north coast where he underwent a second operation on Wednesday this week. He died the following day.

Bronwyn Eloff (8), a pupil at Suid-Natal Primary, died after falling three storeys from a block of flats in Manaba.

Frederik had lived in Margate for about five years, working as a freelance mechanic.

Speaking to the Herald, Frederik’s family described him as a friendly, outgoing and helpful person who loved swimming at the beach, playing with children and a very happy man who got on with everyone.

The block of flats in Manaba from which Bronwyn Eloff (8) and Frederik Labuschagne (22) fell.

The family are expected to learn the cause of death later today (Friday).

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January 25, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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