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Boy Critical in Croc Enclosure; Wife Rescues, Suspect Arrested

6/21/2026

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A boy was placed in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire and remains critical.
Tracey Johnson, zoo owner’s wife, entered the enclosure to pull the child to safety.
He broke his pelvis and arm, received care, and was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Police arrested a 30-year-old man for attempted murder.
Investigators said the inquiry into the child’s entry is ongoing.

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Story summary

A boy was placed in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire and remains critical.
Tracey Johnson, zoo owner’s wife, entered the enclosure to pull the child to safety.
He broke his pelvis and arm, received care, and was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Police arrested a 30-year-old man for attempted murder.
Investigators said the inquiry into the child’s entry is ongoing.