A young boy fell victim to a crocodile attack while fishing with friends at a remote location. The 14-year-old, along with two companions who were not local residents, was fishing in water up to his waist when the incident occurred. Despite being subjected to a ‘death roll’ by the crocodile, where the predator twists and turns to drown its prey, the boy miraculously survived.
Following the attack, the injured teenager was swiftly transported to a nearby hotel for initial treatment of his wounds on the leg and abdomen. He was later airlifted to Cairns Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition by Sunday evening. The harrowing incident took place 100km north of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia, on a Saturday afternoon.
According to a spokesperson from the Queensland Ambulance Service, a teenage male with injuries to his leg and abdomen was flown to Cairns Hospital after being attacked by a crocodile on a public beach. This unfortunate event echoes a recent tragedy where a tourist was fatally attacked by a crocodile at a game reserve in South Africa. The 56-year-old man, visiting the Bonamanzi Game Reserve with his family, disregarded warning signs and was dragged into the Hluhluwe River by a 12-foot crocodile.
An eyewitness described the horrifying scene, noting the man’s desperate struggle against the powerful reptile as it pulled him underwater. Despite efforts from other guests to assist, the crocodile’s strength prevailed, leading to the tragic outcome. The victim, identified as a 56-year-old South African from Richards Bay, had reportedly ignored clear warnings about the presence of crocodiles in the area before the fatal incident occurred.
The guesthouse’s website mentioned the opportunity for visitors to observe or participate in live crocodile feeding sessions every other Saturday, although it is unclear if this activity was ongoing at the time of the attack. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by wildlife in such environments, emphasizing the importance of heeding warning signs and exercising caution near water bodies inhabited by crocodiles.
