An 11-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a lion.
Netcare 911 said that a medical helicopter was activated to Laphelale late Saturday afternoon to airlift a boy that was seriously injured after being bitten by a lion.
“Reports indicate that the incident happened at 12h45 and he was rushed to a local hospital where he underwent emergency treatment,” said spokesperson, Chris Botha.
He said the Netcare helicopter landed at the hospital and “after they stabilised him for the flight, they airlifted him under the constant care of two Emergency care practitioners to a specialised hospital in Pretoria for the care that he requires.”
