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Teens charged after pole attack leaves Perth Zoo crocodile injured
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- Police charged two teens with criminal damage, trespassing and animal cruelty after breaking into Perth Zoo’s crocodile enclosure.
- The teens cut the habitat locks at about 7:15 pm Sunday.
- One teen struck the 400-kg crocodile Dangalabba with a metal pole.
- Dangalabba suffered minor superficial injuries and is recovering under veterinary care.
- One teen was bailed into Department of Communities care; other remains remanded pending a September 18 bail hearing.