[News] Giraffe tramples girl, 1, and her mum, killing the child and leaving the woman in critical condition



A one-year-old girl has died and her mum left fighting for her life after they were trampled by a giraffe.

 

The mother, 25, and baby had been visiting a safari park near Durban, South Africa, on Wednesday afternoon, October 19, when they were attacked by the giraffe.

 

Police spokeswoman Nqobile Gwala told AFP that a 25-year-old mother and her 16-month-old daughter were attacked at around 2pm GMT in Kuleni Game Park.

 

Giraffe tramples girl, 1, and her mum, killing the child and leaving the woman in critical condition

 

She said the girl was taken to a nearby doctor’s practice before she passed away, while the mother remained in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital.

 

Police have since launched an investigation into the baby’s death.



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