A teenager was assaulted by a crocodile while fishing with friends. The 14-year-old, part of a group of three non-locals, was fishing in waist-deep water when the incident occurred. Despite the crocodile executing a ‘death roll’ – a move involving gripping the prey in its jaws and rolling over to drown it – the boy survived. He received initial treatment for his leg and abdomen injuries at a nearby hotel before being airlifted to Cairns Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
The attack occurred 100km north of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed that a male teenager with leg and abdominal wounds was transported to Cairns Hospital following the crocodile attack.
This incident follows a tragic event where a tourist was fatally attacked by a crocodile at a game reserve in South Africa. Ignoring warning signs near the Hluhluwe River, the 56-year-old man was dragged into the water by a 12-foot crocodile. Witnesses described the horrifying scene as chaos unfolded, with the man’s futile attempts to resist the powerful animal. Despite rescue efforts, the man tragically disappeared underwater and his body was later recovered.
The victim, a 56-year-old man from Richards Bay, South Africa, was staying at the reserve with his family. The reserve offers live feeding experiences with crocodiles, but it is unclear if this activity was available on the day of the fatal attack.
