A 76-year-old Belgian tourist was killed and a 52-year-old American woman was severely injured in separate attacks by either a shark or a crocodile along Mexico's Pacific coast. The attacks occurred in the same region where a woman was previously killed by a shark and where a crocodile was spotted on a crowded beach. Authorities are investigating the incidents and have not ruled out either species as the culprit.
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 back after being bitten on the foot. Deveraux managed to escape by biting the crocodile's eyelid, causing it to release him. He then ran to his car and used a towel and rope as a tourniquet before being driven to the hospital. After undergoing a skin graft, Deveraux is set to leave the hospital nearly a month after the attack.
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.
A woman in Indonesia miraculously survived a 90-minute attack by a crocodile while collecting water from a stream in a palm oil plantation. The reptile dragged her into the creek, but she fought back and screamed for help. Colleagues used sticks to prod the water and eventually managed to rescue her. She suffered severe injuries to her limbs and is recovering in the hospital. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance around wild animals in the area, as overfishing and habitat loss have driven crocodiles closer to villages, leading to a rise in attacks.
A 51-year-old Australian man, Marcus McGowan, survived a crocodile attack while snorkeling off the Cape York coast. He managed to pry the crocodile's jaws open to escape after his head was inside the animal's mouth. He suffered injuries to his arm, scalp, and hand. McGowan was taken to the hospital and transferred to two more hospitals for treatment. The Queensland science department is investigating the incident and urged people to report such attacks as soon as possible.
