NZ couple killed by ram were good people, didn't deserve this, says police officer nephew

The pair, aged in their 80s, were found dead in a paddock by a relative who'd gone to check on them on Thursday morning.Alfred Helge Hansen and Gaye Carole Hansen died after they were attacked by a ram. His wife was killed when she went looking for him.Police were called to the property on Anzac Valley Rd in Waitākere just before 7.30am on Thursday, and a scene examination was underway.

Police said the ram was still in the paddock when they arrived and it was shot after becoming aggressive towards them.READ MORE:"My aunty and her husband lived at this property."Unfortunately they've both lost their lives in a tragic accident." The circumstances of their passing was very unexpected, he said, adding that he was still coming to terms with it.They were retired hobby farmers and had sheep, cattle and chickens for 8 years."Everyone is in shock as to what's happened. They are very upset.""I just didn't believe it."

Burrell, a front line police officer, was supporting the family given he understood the formal investigation process.He and his family requested privacy while they came to terms with the loss.

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