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An Australian cattle farmer, Colin Deveraux, fought off a crocodile attack by biting its eyelid after it latched onto his foot while he was trying to catch fish. Deveraux managed to escape and stop the bleeding before driving himself to the hospital, where he received treatment. The incident has made him reassess his routine, and he warns others about the dangers of living near crocodile-infested areas.
An Australian cattle farmer, Colin Deveraux, survived a crocodile attack by biting the predator on the eyelid after it latched onto his foot while he was checking a billabong. Deveraux kicked the crocodile, fell over, and attempted to bite its head but managed to grab onto its thick eyelid, causing it to release him. He escaped with tendon damage and foot wounds, which required extensive treatment and a skin graft. Deveraux plans to change his behavior after the incident. Saltwater crocodiles, also known as salties, can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh up to 2,200 pounds.