Elephant trampling outside Mossel Bay: Reserve's CEO named as victim
Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that Conradie, a husband, father to three young children, and friend to many, was trampled at about 08:00. Emergency medical services declared him dead on the scene.
KwaNonqaba police spokesperson Warrant Officer Kappie Kapp said yesterday that an inquest docket had been opened and an investigation launched.
A representative of the reserve and close friend of the Conradie family, who asked not to be named, said all employees at the reserve send their condolences to Conradie's family.
'We ask that people respect the privacy of the family while they are grieving such a tragic loss. This was a tragedy, and everyone who knew him is dealing with an unimaginable loss,' he said.
He added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being looked into and urged the public not to speculate.
Andries Erwee posted a tribute to Conradie on the public Facebook group Kalahari-Vasbyt yesterday, stating that Conradie was an avid supporter of the group and had funded a tree project for it.
He sent condolences to Conradie's wife and parents, saying Conradie was like no other man.
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