Crocodile handler dies a day after being attacked at Papua New Guinea wildlife park
A worker at a wildlife park in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, has died after being attacked by a crocodile during feeding time. The park has been closed indefinitely following the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the severe occupational hazards associated with wildlife management and the potential for fatal human-animal conflicts in controlled environments.
A worker at a Port Moresby wildlife park has died a day after being attacked by a crocodile at feeding time.
Onlookers say the man's legs were in the crocodile's mouth for about an hour before emergency services arrived.
Adventure Park has been closed until further notice, with staff preparing for the worker's funeral.
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The man was inside a fenced enclosure at Adventure Park at Port Moresby on Saturday when he was attacked and dragged into the water by the crocodile.
The man was taken to 3 Mile General Hospital for treatment, but died from his injuries on Sunday at 7am.
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