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Crocodile chomps on handler's legs as he fights for his life
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A crocodile handler at Adventure Park in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, was attacked and dragged into a pool by a crocodile while attempting to feed it, resulting in severe injuries.
- The man was trapped in the crocodile’s jaws for over an hour before police shot the reptile to free him; he was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries the following morning.
- Eyewitnesses described the harrowing scene, noting the handler was in severe pain and unable to call for help, with bystanders attempting to assist him during the attack.
- The victim, who had worked at the park for about two years and was from the Western Islands region, reportedly lost a leg in the attack before being taken to 3 Mile General Hospital.
- Following the incident, Adventure Park was closed indefinitely, and staff gathered at a funeral home; the park is known for its crocodile feeding demonstrations involving close interaction between staff and the animals.
