CDK Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 "A cyclist was killed when he was allegedly attacked by a giraffe in Bela Bela at the weekend, Limpopo police said on Monday." http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Cyclist-allegedly-killed-by-giraffe-20150428 RIP
Long Wheel Base Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 http://www.netwerk24.com/nuus/2015-04-28-langnek-trap-fietsryer-dood-by-lodge Same article(sort of) but in afrikaans. RIP, Just shows, we move to the trails to avoid the cars and then this happens. Be safe where ever you are!
Clinton H Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Very sad , We need to remember these are will animals and leave them alone .
CMK Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I had a giraffe chasing me @ sondella, I now have the greatest fear for giraffe
mudda Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaksVOgC-Ag This is an example of what can happen ...
Davey_Jones Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 wasnt there a guy on this forum asking about mabalingwe trails last week? wasnt him was it?
scotty Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Heard about it last night, I know the guy, was a friend of my mates in Nigel and cycled with him when I went through. Stand up guy, real out doors type, hunting, fishing camping etc, tragic event to happen.
Joe Low Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Sorry for the cyclist, and the paper has to say "allegedly" in case the giraffe sues for defamation?
Kranswurm Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 wasnt there a guy on this forum asking about mabalingwe trails last week? wasnt him was it?Who gave him the advice........
Kranswurm Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Sorry for the cyclist, and the paper has to say "allegedly" in case the giraffe sues for defamation?I also feel sorry for the cyclist,but how do they know it was the giraffe?They found the body and no one saw it.I have cycled many times in Mokolodi and Mashatu with Giraffes and almost got run over by one when our paths converged.If you think that many a lion has died of its wounds inflicted by a sharp kick I would stay clear of those hooves.
scotty Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I also feel sorry for the cyclist,but how do they know it was the giraffe?They found the body and no one saw it.I have cycled many times in Mokolodi and Mashatu with Giraffes and almost got run over by one when our paths converged.If you think that many a lion has died of its wounds inflicted by a sharp kick I would stay clear of those hooves.Surely the rangers could identify giraffe tracks leading up and hoof kicks that they came from a giraffe,
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