Baby killed, mother in critical condition following Giraffe attack at a private game lodge in the Hl

Netcare 911 responded to reports of an animal attack at a private game lodge in the Hluhluwe area, in Northern KZN.

Reports indicate that a mother and child who lived in the area were attacked by an adult Giraffe.

The 16-month-old child was rushed to a local Doctors office where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

When a team of operational paramedics arrived on the scene they found the 25-year-old mother in critical condition.

The mother was treated on scene, however, due to the nature of the patient’s injuries and the distance to an appropriate hospital, a decision was made to activate the Netcare 911 Helicopter Air Ambulance to fly the patient to a specialist facility.

Circumstances leading up to the incident will be investigated by the SAPS who were on the scene.