WATCH: KZN Man Nearly Loses Privates To Furious Crocodile in Devastating Attack During Live Show
A crocodile handler is lucky to escape with his package intact after being attacked by a crocodile during a recent live show in KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident was captured on video and quickly spread across various social media platforms.
Upon receiving reports of the attack, Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) promptly dispatched their team to Crocodile Creek in Greylands.
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Details: KZN Man Attacked By Crocodile During Live Show
During the live show, the handler provoked the crocodile by poking it with a wooden stick, resulting in the reptile retaliating and inflicting serious leg injuries on the handler.
The amateur video footage shows the handler attempting to stroke the crocodile with the wooden stick, only to be caught off guard when the creature suddenly lunges at him.
The enraged crocodile clamped its jaws around the handler’s leg, forcefully dragging him to the ground. The distressing screams of onlookers can be heard in the background.
Fortunately, the handler managed to break free from the crocodile’s grip and swiftly fled the enclosure.
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Protocol Breach Raises Concerns: Owner Expresses Worries
Thanks to the prompt response, the handler was immediately transported to a medical facility. According to Peter Watson, the owner of Crocodile Creek, the handler is currently in stable condition. While relieved by this news, Watson expressed concern about a breach in protocol.
“While I am happy that the employee managed to escape and is currently stable, we are concerned about the violation of protocol. When someone goes into the pond, we require them to have another employee standing by to monitor the situation,” Watson said.
You can watch the video of the incident below:
A man who works as a crocodile handler has been attacked by one of the crocodiles in Kwazulu Natal. pic.twitter.com/YkfhgIRG0P
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