A teenager was viciously attacked by a crocodile while fishing with friends in Far North Queensland, Australia. The 14-year-old, who was not a local to the area, found himself in a life-threatening situation when the crocodile performed a ‘death roll’ on him. Despite the ordeal, he survived and was rushed to a nearby hotel for initial treatment before being airlifted to Cairns Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
The incident occurred about 100km north of Cairns on a public beach. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed the airlift of the teenage boy with leg and abdominal injuries after the crocodile attack.
This alarming event follows a tragic incident in South Africa, where a tourist was fatally attacked by a crocodile at Bonamanzi Game Reserve. Ignoring warning signs, the 56-year-old man ventured into the Hluhluwe River for fishing with his family when a massive crocodile grabbed him, dragging him underwater. Despite desperate efforts from witnesses, the man could not be saved and his body was later recovered from the riverbank.
The victim, a South African man from Richards Bay, had reportedly booked a weekend stay with his family at the reserve. The incident raised questions about the safety measures at the reserve, known for offering live feeding experiences with crocodiles. It remains uncertain if such activities were available on the day of the fatal attack.
