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Teen Fatally Attacked by Crocodile While Fishing in Indonesia

6/4/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, when 17-year-old La Bayu was fatally attacked by a crocodile while fishing. Despite his friend's brave attempt to rescue him, he was overpowered. Rescue teams later discovered La Bayu's body, bearing severe injuries. Indonesia, unfortunately, leads the world in crocodile attacks, with over 450 lives lost in the last decade.

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A tragic incident unfolded in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, when 17-year-old La Bayu was fatally attacked by a crocodile while fishing. Despite his friend's brave attempt to rescue him, he was overpowered. Rescue teams later discovered La Bayu's body, bearing severe injuries. Indonesia, unfortunately, leads the world in crocodile attacks, with over 450 lives lost in the last decade.