Man killed by 40 crocodiles after falling into enclosure

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A Cambodian man was killed by 40 crocodiles on Friday after he fell into their concrete enclosure. The incident took place at his family’s reptile farm in Siem Reap. 72-year-old Luan Nam was reportedly trying to move a crocodile where it had laid eggs from the cage. The man was using a stick as a goad; however, the crocodile attacked the goad and pulled it towards itself, causing the man to lose balance and fall right into the enclosure.

Published 3 days ago · P P, Cambodia

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Cambodia crocodile farmer killed after falling into enclosure

A 72-year-old crocodile farmer was pulled in when one of the animals grabbed his stick.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Cambodian Man Killed by 40 Crocodiles After Falling in Enclosure

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3 days ago·India

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Daily Express

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Daily Mirror

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2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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