Australian Man Fights Crocodile As It Clasped Its Jaws Around His Head
AUSTRALIAN MAN FIGHTS CROCODILE – A man from Australia forcefully pried a crocodiles jaws as it attempted to snap its head off on Thursday.
But, even after surviving the encounter, the man insisted that he wanted to return to the swimming spot. According to locals, the 44-year-old man was swimming at Lake Placid. However, the man was left in shock as he was bitten by the reptile.
According to Queensland Ambulance Service paramedic Paul Sweeney: “He felt this sudden impact clasped on the top of his head“
In order to survive, the man put his hands into the jaws of the crocodile to pry its jaws off his head. When he let go, the jaws snapped back and got his left forefinger.
Based on an article from France 24, the man still had a considerable distance left till he could get back to shore. But, when medics arrived, they said the man was “remarkably calm”.
After the encounter, the man was left with puncture wounds to his head, face, shoulders, and hands. Luckily, he escaped without serious injuries. As such, Sweeny said, “He’s a very lucky man”.
Moreover, the man was sent to Cairns hospital and is set for a full recovery from the attack. Sweeney added, “He’s quite a robust individual who insisted that he will be back swimming there soon. So, a braver man than I”.
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