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Worker Dies After Horrific Crocodile Attack in PNG
6 Sep
Summary
- A wildlife worker died from injuries sustained in a crocodile attack.
- The incident occurred while the worker was feeding a crocodile.
- The park has been closed indefinitely following the fatality.
A wildlife worker in Papua New Guinea has died after a brutal crocodile attack within an enclosure at Adventure Park in Port Moresby. The incident occurred on Saturday when the handler, reportedly with the park for two years, was attacked while feeding a crocodile. Bystanders described a harrowing scene where the crocodile held the man's legs for more than an hour.
Despite the efforts of onlookers and the arrival of emergency services, the worker succumbed to his severe injuries the following day, Sunday. The victim, who hailed from the Western Islands, reportedly lost a leg during the attack.
The park has been temporarily closed as investigations commence and staff mourn the loss of their colleague. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community.
