It is with a very heavy heart that I update you on the extent of Xilombe Tlakula's (Grade 9 Hilton College) injury that I reported yesterday. Unfortunately the nature of the injury to Xilombe's right arm left the doctors with no alternative but to amputate at the elbow. He underwent extensive surgery last night and my latest news is that he is out of theatre and in a stable condition. I am sure that you will all join me in praying for Xilombe and his family at this traumatic time.
We now know that the injury was caused by a large rock which was dislodged and landed on his arm.
I have been in regular contact with the staff who were with Xilombe and they report that the other members of their group are well and in good spirits. I must commend the emergency services as well as the Hilton College staff members who assisted.
Peter Ducasse
Headmaster
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