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Zoo Closes Tropical House After Crocodile Rescue, Suspect Arrested

6/21/2026

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The zoo announced the tropical house will stay closed while authorities investigate the crocodile-pit incident.
Tracey Johnson jumped into the crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo to rescue a three-year-old boy, who remains in stable condition.
Detective Inspector Verity McCann said the arrested 30-year-old Norfolk man is being treated for attempted murder.
East of England Ambulance Service air-lifted the boy to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

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The zoo announced the tropical house will stay closed while authorities investigate the crocodile-pit incident.
Tracey Johnson jumped into the crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo to rescue a three-year-old boy, who remains in stable condition.
Detective Inspector Verity McCann said the arrested 30-year-old Norfolk man is being treated for attempted murder.
East of England Ambulance Service air-lifted the boy to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.