KnysnaSANParks loses one more life as a result of Beervlei fire – Knysna https://showme.co.za/knysna Knysna, South Africa for all your local and tourism information; from accommodation to events, entertainment, attractions and news - ShowMe Knysna | T Feed Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://showme.co.za/knysna/?p=50728 SANParks loses one more life as a result of Beervlei fire https://showme.co.za/knysna/news/sanparks-loses-one-more-life-as-a-result-of-beervlei-fire/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:12:21 +0000 South African National Parks (SANParks) on Monday announced the tragic death of Sandra Davidson, wife of employee Hendrik...]]> South African National Parks (SANParks) on Monday announced the tragic death of Sandra Davidson, wife of employee Hendrik Davidson, who sustained critical burn wounds during a fire that gutted three of the 13 houses in the Beervlei SANParks staff village on October 29.

Knysna NewsDavidson was transferred from George Hospital to Tygerberg in Cape Town to receive further emergency care after the fire.

“We are saddened to lose Sandra, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Davidson family during this trying time. Our team will continue to provide the necessary support to the family and all affected people,” said Garden Route National Park manager Paddy Gordon.

Davidson’s death brings the number of people who have died as a result of the fires in Farleigh and Beervlei to 10. Eight people died in Farleigh (Rooikraal) including two adults – Elsabe Fiorina Windvogel and Lesley Andra Bewee – and six children: Eljade Jaylene and Ethan Calin-Lee Windvogel: and Aliyah Simone Sime-Leandre, Nalaya Nashay, Niah Na-Lee, and Nalani Brienne Oelf.

The Farleigh fire – part of a blaze that claimed thousands of hectares and several structures – also claimed unborn baby Andrea Oelf when her mother died in Rooikraal on October 29.

Gordon thanked Pine Lake Marina for offering discounted interim accommodation to the affected families, including SANParks staff, pensioners and private residents, adding that costs were absorbed by SANParks through its insurance company.

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