On 17 February, a grandfather in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, was attacked viciously by a crocodile that locals assumed was tame.
The horrifying moment, caught on camera, shows the predator biting the man’s arm and pulling him into the water. Shocked visitors screamed in terror at the sight.
Crocodile Attack Caught on Camera
During the evening at the Cimory Dairyland theme park, a rescued crocodile drew visitors who came to make offerings. The large reptile, saved during a flood on 12 February, had been relocated to the park as an attraction.
Believing the crocodile was harmless, the elderly man reached out to feed it. In a sudden response, the crocodile clamped down on his arm and dragged him into the water. Terrified onlookers watched as the reptile thrashed him around before finally releasing him.
Firefighters arrived quickly and rushed the injured man to a hospital, where he received treatment for severe wounds on his arm.
Eyewitness Describes the Chaos
According to reports, one of the visitors at the park at the time, Siti Aisyah, who witnessed the attack, recalled the terrifying moment.
‘The grandfather was bitten when he tried to give the crocodile food. Residents immediately evacuated him and rushed him to the hospital because his hand was badly injured.’
Local fire chief Hasanuddin confirmed that the crocodile had been found in a flooded residential area and later moved to the theme park. The park had encouraged visitors to donate money for its care, believing the reptile could peacefully coexist with humans.
Crocodile Released After Attack
Following the attack, wildlife authorities decided to release the crocodile back into the wild. Hasanuddin also warned that another crocodile might be nearby, as the rescued one had been seen laying eggs.
‘If there is one female crocodile, a male is likely still lurking around,’ he stated.
Rising Crocodile Attacks in Indonesia
Indonesia is home to 14 species of crocodiles, with the deadly saltwater crocodile population thriving in the region’s warm climate. Conservationists say that overfishing and habitat destruction have forced these predators closer to human settlements, increasing attacks.
Many locals still rely on rivers for bathing, fishing, and daily activities, making them vulnerable to crocodile encounters. Wildlife experts continue to urge authorities to educate communities on the dangers of interacting with these wild reptiles.
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