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Water buffalo attack leaves one dead and two hurt in Usk | Water buffalo attack leaves one dead and two hurt in Usk |
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A man has died after a water buffalo attacked three people at a commercial property. | A man has died after a water buffalo attacked three people at a commercial property. |
The 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, after police officers were called to the address at Gwehelog, near Usk, Monmouthshire. | The 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, after police officers were called to the address at Gwehelog, near Usk, Monmouthshire. |
A man, 19, was also critically injured and taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales by air ambulance. | A man, 19, was also critically injured and taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales by air ambulance. |
A woman, 22, suffered a serious leg injury and is being treated at Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital. | A woman, 22, suffered a serious leg injury and is being treated at Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital. |
Gwent Police said they were called to the property at about 14:50 BST on Tuesday and received support from the National Police Air Service. | |
The water buffalo has been destroyed. | The water buffalo has been destroyed. |
A neighbour said the herd were a familiar sight on the farm and were often seen in the fields with the horses. | |
They added the buffalo always appeared to be quite quiet, and that the owners had been seen stroking them. |