▲ Crocodiles at the UK zoo where the incident occurred
A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured after being attacked by a crocodile at a zoo in the United Kingdom, BBC and Sky News reported on June 19 (local time).
Cambridgeshire police stated that they were dispatched to a zoo in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, the previous day after receiving a report that a 3-year-old boy was inside a crocodile enclosure.
Police arrested a 30-year-old man from Norfolk on suspicion of attempted murder, but later released him on bail, citing that he was not fit for an in-person interview.
The suspect reportedly has learning disabilities and was visiting the zoo with caregivers; he was not acquainted with the victim, according to reports.
The daily newspaper The Times reported that allegations have been raised that the child was "thrown" into the crocodile enclosure.
The child was transported to a hospital and is currently in critical but stable condition.
Police are continuing their investigation by questioning witnesses and others involved.
The BBC reported that the child is believed to have been attacked by at least one crocodile during the incident.
It was also reported that Tracey Johnson, the wife of the zoo owner, jumped into the crocodile enclosure to rescue the child.
Immediately following the incident, the zoo stated, "Our thoughts are with the child and their family," adding, "Out of respect, we will keep the tropical house, including the crocodile enclosure, closed until further notice."
(Photo: Provided by Dorota "Dee" Trajdos, Yonhap News)
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