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Cyclist allegedly killed by giraffe
A cyclist was killed when he was allegedly attacked by a giraffe in Bela-Bela at the weekend.
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LIMPOPO – A cyclist was killed when he was allegedly attacked by a giraffe in Bela-Bela at the weekend reports NEWS24.
Colonel Ronel Otto said the body of the man was found by guests at the Thabo Monate Game Lodge on Sunday afternoon.
“He had gone cycling alone. That area of the lodge is known as a habitat for giraffes,” she said.
“He was allegedly attacked, or trampled, by a giraffe. An inquest docket has been opened and a post mortem would be done later today [Tuesday] to determine the cause of death.”
via News 24