Couple's Valentine’s Day stroll turns nightmarish after giraffe attack
The couple are reportedly in a stable condition…
A leisurely stroll through Greenstone Wildlife Estate turned into a nightmare for Barberton Hi-Tech's Sakkie Dednam and his wife, Yvonne.
The couple were viciously attacked by a young giraffe on 14 February before being rushed to hospital with serious injuries. According to Frank Swanepoel of Hi-Tech, the couple take a walk through the estate every afternoon.
Read More: WATCH: Hedgehog or tripe? Local boy's hilarious mix-up has us in stitches
“They were walking their dogs. A young male giraffe suddenly stormed them. It sounds like it kicked them and trampled them."
Sakkie suffered several broken ribs but managed to find cover under a bush during the attack, but Yvonne was not as lucky. She sustained head injuries and a concussion.
According to Lowvelder, they are both currently recovering in a private hospital and reports note that they are in a stable condition
Vice Chairperson of the board of Greenstone Wildlife Estate, Gerhard Bessenger, confirmed the incident and stated that it was very unfortunate. Bessenger thanked the emergency services for their swift response.
He further urged residents to be cautious around giraffes.
HOW TO LISTEN TO EAST COAST RADIO
- Listen to East Coast Radio on the FM (frequency modulation) spectrum between 94 and 95 FM on your radio.
- Listen live to ECR by clicking here or download the ECR App (iOS/Android).
- Listen to East Coast Radio on the DStv audio bouquet, channel 836.
- Switch to the audio bouquet on your Openview decoder and browse to channel 606
- Listen to us on Amazon Alexa.
MORE ON EAST COAST RADIO
Image courtesy of iStock