Person suffering from serious injuries after animal attack
File image of a Rongotea organic milk farm looking out towards the Tararua Ranges in the Manawatū.
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One person has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by an unspecified animal in the lower North Island.
Police said they were called to an animal attack at about 2.15pm on Monday on Makino Road, a rural road in Manawatū north of Feilding.
"The victim has sustained serious injuries and will be transported by ambulance to Hospital. The animal has been destroyed."
Hato Hone St John confirmed crews responded to a 'farm incident' in Halcombe with one ambulance, one rapid response unit, and one manager.
A St John spokesperson said one person in a serious condition was treated and transported to Palmerston North Hospital.
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