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Man killed, two others injured by water buffalo in Wales

A man has died and two people have been injured in Wales after being attacked by a water buffalo....
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

20.49 5 May 2020


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Man killed, two others injured...

Man killed, two others injured by water buffalo in Wales

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

20.49 5 May 2020


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A man has died and two people have been injured in Wales after being attacked by a water buffalo.

It happened at around 2.50pm on Tuesday at a commercial property in the village of Gwehelog.

Police say two men and a woman were attacked by the animal.

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A 57-year-old man from the local area was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

A 19-year-old man sustained critical injuries during the incident.

He was taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment.

While a 22-year-old woman sustained a serious injury to her leg.

She was also taken to hospital, but her injuries are not thought to be critical.

Police say the water buffalo has been "destroyed."

Main image: 2013 file photo shows water buffalo in East Timor. Picture by: Peter Langer/Zuma Press/PA Images

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