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Toddler Survives Crocodile Attack, Seven Surgeries, Suspect Arrested

7/17/2026

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The three-year-old, thrown into crocodile enclosure at Johnson’s Zoo in Old Hurst on 18 June, has undergone seven surgeries and received a nerve graft during his seventh operation.
His parents are on leave to support his rehabilitation while a GoFundMe campaign has raised over £67,000 for his care.
Police arrested a 30-year-old Norfolk man on suspicion of attempted murder, released him on bail and sent the case to a Section 42 inquiry.

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Story summary

The three-year-old, thrown into crocodile enclosure at Johnson’s Zoo in Old Hurst on 18 June, has undergone seven surgeries and received a nerve graft during his seventh operation.
His parents are on leave to support his rehabilitation while a GoFundMe campaign has raised over £67,000 for his care.
Police arrested a 30-year-old Norfolk man on suspicion of attempted murder, released him on bail and sent the case to a Section 42 inquiry.