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Toddler killed after cow kick named
The toddler who died on Wednesday after being kicked by a cow has been named.
Jack Tatham, 21-months-old, was taken to Southland Hospital after the accident happened on a farm on Tuesday.
He was transferred to Dunedin Hospital where he died on Wednesday.
In a family statement given to the Southland Times, the boys parents Jimmy and Keri say it was a "freak accident" and he will be sorely missed.
The death will be referred to the coroner.The world in pictures
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