US EditionTourist brutally attacked by crocodile after climbing into enclosure to take selfie with it
- A 29-year-old male tourist in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines, was attacked by a 15-foot female crocodile named Lalay after entering its zoo enclosure on April 28, 2025.
- The attack occurred because the tourist mistook the crocodile for a statue and climbed over the fence to take selfies with it, triggering the reptile to charge.
- Lalay sank her fangs into the man’s arm and held him for roughly 30 minutes until her handler intervened by hitting her head with a piece of cement, freeing the victim.
- The victim received medical treatment including more than 50 stitches to wounds on his arm and thigh before being rushed to hospital, with police and eyewitnesses condemning his risky behavior.
- The incident highlights the dangers of entering animal enclosures and raises concerns about public safety and the need for stricter enforcement at zoological parks.
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