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Family of boy injured in Cambridgeshire crocodile enclosure thank zoo staff who rescued him

Family of boy injured in Cambridgeshire crocodile enclosure thank zoo staff who rescued him

Summary

A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after getting into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Huntingdonshire. Zoo staff rescued him quickly, and he is now in stable condition in the hospital as he recovers from multiple surgeries.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire.
  • The boy fell into a crocodile enclosure and was attacked by at least one crocodile.
  • Zoo staff, including the owner’s wife, helped pull the boy out of the enclosure.
  • A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was later bailed.
  • The boy is currently stable and receiving treatment at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge.
  • The family thanked the zoo staff and asked to remain anonymous.
  • A fundraising page was created to support the boy’s recovery and help the family financially.
  • The zoo houses over 100 animals, including lions, tigers, and crocodiles.
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