Fisherman mauled by 13-foot crocodile

He was flown to a hospital in Cairns

Updated: Thursday, 10 Mar 2011, 7:49 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 10 Mar 2011, 7:46 AM EST

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Police say a fisherman was mauled by a 13-foot (four-meter) crocodile that tried to drag him into a creek in northeastern Australia.

Queensland state police say the 28-year-old man managed to cling to mangroves on the creek bank until the attack ended on Wednesday near the Outback town of Weipa.

The man was extensively lacerated and suffered dislocated bones, but his injuries are not life threatening. He was flown to a hospital in Cairns.

Crocodiles are known to snatch humans and animals from banks.


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Don't feed the crocs

And a buddy of mine who has about 2 months total reptile experience says he wants a caiman or an alligator... I should point him to this thread.

Originally Posted by AK907

And a buddy of mine who has about 2 months total reptile experience says he wants a caiman or an alligator... I should point him to this thread.

But where is the fun in that?

Originally Posted by AK907

And a buddy of mine who has about 2 months total reptile experience says he wants a caiman or an alligator... I should point him to this thread.

2 months reptile experience!!!!!!!!! He is in for a real wake up call if he gets a caiman or alligator.