Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attack
Summary
A three-year-old boy was seriously injured by crocodiles at a zoo in Cambridgeshire and has had five surgeries so far. Police arrested a 30-year-old man but later released him on bail; the boy will need more surgeries and a long recovery.Key Facts
- The attack happened on June 18 at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire.
- The boy was inside the crocodile enclosure when the attack occurred.
- He has undergone five surgeries and needs at least two more.
- The boy’s parents said they don’t yet know how much feeling or movement he will recover in his arms and hands.
- A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was released on bail until September 18.
- The arrested man has learning disabilities and was visiting the zoo with carers; he is not believed to know the boy.
- The family has received around £26,000 in donations to help with recovery and expenses.
- Zoo staff acted quickly to rescue the boy, and the zoo has over 100 animals including lions, tigers, and various types of crocodiles.
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