Second man, 19, dies after water buffalo attack in Wales

Derrick Santistevan

A second man has actually passed away after he and 2 others were assaulted by a water buffalo in Wales.

The 19- year-old victim, called in reports as Peter Jump, had actually been required to healthcare facility in a crucial condition following the occurrence in Gwehelog, Monmouthshire, on 5 May.

A 57- year-old man, thought to be his dad and understood to family members as Jon Jump, was noticable dead at the scene, while a 22- year-old female was required to healthcare facility with a major leg injury.

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Jon Jump, 57, was noticable dead at the scene. Picture: Facebook

Emergency situation services were contacted us to the occurrence at an industrial property at about 2.50 pm.

On Wednesday, Gwent Cops validated the teen had actually passed away from “critical injuries” the following day on 6 May at the University Medical Facility for Wales, Cardiff.

A neighbour informed the South Wales Argus at the time: “One of the buffalo managed to escape its pen and it attacked when they were trying to get it back in. It’s an absolute tragedy.”

In a declaration, an authorities representative stated: “A 57- year-old man from the Gwehelog location was noticable dead at the scene by paramedics from Wales Ambulance Service.

” A 19- year-old man from the Gwehelog location was required to the University Medical Facility for Wales by the Welsh Air Ambulance after sustaining crucial injuries. He consequently passed away in healthcare facility as a result of his injuries.

” A 22- year-old female from the Gwehelog location likewise sustained a major injury to her leg. She got healthcare facility treatment for her injuries, which are not believed to be crucial.

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“Gwent Police has launched an investigation into this incident and remains ongoing.”

Investigator Inspector Amanda Venn added: “Our thoughts remain with the family at this tragic time. The family have asked to be given time to grieve and we would ask that their privacy is respected.”

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