Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy, BBC told
Summary
A three-year-old boy was seriously injured in the crocodile enclosure at a zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. A zoo worker’s wife jumped into the enclosure to try to save the boy, who is now in critical but stable condition in hospital. A 30-year-old man unrelated to the boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and police continue to investigate the incident.Key Facts
- The incident happened at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a farm and zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
- The boy was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital and is in critical but stable condition.
- Tracey Johnson, wife of the zoo owner, entered the crocodile enclosure to rescue the boy.
- A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Police are investigating whether the boy’s injury was caused by a fall or an animal attack.
- The crocodile enclosure is in a converted cattle barn with elevated walkways.
- The zoo has over 100 animals, including crocodiles, lions, and a Bengal tiger.
- The zoo’s Tropical House and crocodile enclosure have been closed out of respect to the family.
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