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Emergency services attend to biker and cow, following collision

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In authentic Northern KwaZulu-Natal spirit, emergency personnel hailing from Ladysmith, have gone above and “bovine” the call of duty this past weekend. On Saturday, 16 January 2021, a biker was travelling on the R74, between Ladysmith and Escourt. Heading towards Ladysmith, the biker’s journey came to a sudden, grinding halt, when he collided into a cow.

ER24 EMS responded to the incident, treating the man for moderate injuries, including fractured ribs and a dislocated shoulder. After attending to the biker, ER24 EMS transported the patient to the hospital for further medical care.

Giving this story a heartfelt twist, after establishing their patient was fine, ER24 EMS explains, emergency services on the scene went a step further—assessing the cow to determine whether it was fine. Fortunately, the cow escaped serious injury and is on track to a speedy recovery.

Well done to the emergency personnel for going beyond the call of duty.

This incident comes as a reminder to those travelling throughout the area to be cautious of livestock.

What are your thoughts on the incident? Share your views with us in the comment section below.

Photo credit: ER24 EMS (PTY) Ltd.

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Noëlle D. Evans says:

4 years ago

Loooooove the Emergency Team & what they did…. I wish there were motr like You around… Thank Uuuuuu!!!! 👏👏👏

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