A three-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after being seriously hurt when he ended up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo, police have said.
The attack, which left the toddler with severe injuries, prompted an immediate response from emergency services. The boy was airlifted to a specialist trauma unit for treatment.
“Three-year-old boy in stable condition after serious crocodile attack at Cambridgeshire zoo”
Officers are investigating the circumstances that led to the child entering the enclosure. The zoo has not yet commented on the incident.
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The family of the boy has asked for privacy as doctors continue to monitor his recovery. Police confirmed that the animal involved has been secured and there is no ongoing risk to the public.