Kruger Park employee receives treatment after hyena attack

An employee of the Kruger National Park has received medical attention at a hospital in Pretoria after she was bitten in the arm by a hyena.

According to the Kruger National Park’s spokesperson, Ike Phaahla, a specialist diagnosed some fractures in her hand that extended to the articular surface, and an oblique fracture near her elbow.

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The woman was bitten as she was asleep in her room in the Berg-en-Dal staff living quarters at about 02:00 on February 21.

“She had her operation last night [February 22] to repair the fractures. She says she is doing well and is very thankful for the good medical care she is receiving. She is in good spirits,” Phaahla said.

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He passed on a message of appreciation to everyone who has sent their well wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery for the injured woman.