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Worker mauled by crocodile while feeding it
6 Sep
Summary
- A worker was attacked by a crocodile while attempting to feed it.
- He battled the animal for over an hour before help arrived.
- The park where the incident occurred has been closed indefinitely.
A crocodile attack has resulted in the death of a park worker. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the handler was reportedly trying to feed a crocodile. He was severely injured and rushed to 3 Mile General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 7 am.
Witnesses described the horrific scene, with video footage circulating online showing the man clinging to the edge of a pool as others attempted to assist him. The crocodile had a grip on the man's legs for more than an hour before help arrived. He reportedly expressed his pain, stating, 'I haven't done anything wrong.'
The park where the tragic event took place has been closed indefinitely. Staff members who witnessed the attack are reportedly gathering following the worker's death, who had been employed at the park for about two years.
