Zoo describes horror when boy attacked by crocodile
Summary
A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after entering a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire. The boy was rescued quickly by staff and emergency responders, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.Key Facts
- The incident happened on June 18 at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
- The boy was attacked by at least one crocodile while inside the enclosure.
- Staff responded within minutes of the first radio call, rescued the boy, and gave first aid.
- Off-duty paramedics and police officers helped during the rescue.
- Police arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
- The boy is currently in stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
- The zoo is family-owned and has over 100 animals, including lions, tigers, meerkats, crocodiles, caimans, and alligators.
- The family and zoo thanked the staff and community for their support during this difficult time.
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