Sky News (UK) • July 4, 2026 09:32

Boy, 3, seriously injured in zoo crocodile enclosure 'undergoes five surgeries'

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A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo has undergone five surgeries already and faces a lengthy rehabilitation, his parents said.

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Wed 08:59 - Sky News (UK)

Family of boy, 3, who was seriously injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo releases statement

Wed 09:45 - BBC Headlines

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

Thu 15:40 - BBC Headlines

Zoo describes horror when boy attacked by crocodile

Sat 09:32 - Sky News (UK)

Boy, 3, seriously injured in zoo crocodile enclosure 'undergoes five surgeries'

Sat 11:57 - BBC Headlines

Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attack

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11:57

Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attack

His parents say there is "uncertainty" about movement and feeling in his arms, wrists and hands.

15:40

Zoo describes horror when boy attacked by crocodile

The Johnsons, who own the site, say staff responded to the incident "within minutes".

09:45

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

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08:59

Family of boy, 3, who was seriously injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo releases statement

The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.