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Croc handler attacked in northern Queensland
- Published_at:2016-03-07
- Category:Pets & Animals
- Channel:BASTUMIXT
- tags: Crocodile handler attacks Townsville wildlife Queensland serious hospital been sanctuary Billabong suffered incident Hospital multiple fractures woman understood the comment Sanctuary swimming Townsville's popular
- description: Woman attacked by croc in Queensland wildlife sanctuary Crocodile attacks handler in Billabong Sanctuary near Townsville THE victim of a crocodile attack at a North Queensland wildlife sanctuary has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. It is understood the 25-year-old woman suffered multiple fractures and a significant arm injury during the incident at Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville at 3.30pm. She was taken to Townsville Hospital for treatment while paramedics treated eight people at the scene for shock. Billabong Sanctuary did not wish to comment on the incident. The wildlife park hosts a daily crocodile feeding show at 3.15pm. THE victim of a crocodile attack at a North Queensland wildlife sanctuary has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. It is understood the 25-year-old woman suffered multiple fractures and a significant arm injury during the incident at Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville at 3.30pm. She was taken to Townsville Hospital for treatment while paramedics treated eight people at the scene for shock. Billabong Sanctuary did not wish to comment on the incident. The wildlife park hosts a daily crocodile feeding show at 3.15pm. PETA campaign coordinator Claire Fryer said she was saddened but not surprised by the attack. "Zoos give people the false idea that these animals are somehow domesticated and able to be used and abused for our entertainment," she said. "Captivity does not extinguish an animal's instincts. "Attacks by captive crocodiles on people – which occur with staggering regularity – illustrate the profound levels of stress, anxiety and agitation that these animals experience every day of their lives." Last week, a crocodile measuring 4.7 metres in length and weighing between 500-600 kilograms had been released into the Sanctuary, however the owners confirmed it was not responsible for the attack. Beaches along Townsville's popular Strand had been closed at the beginning of February when Jupiter was spotted swimming about 50 metres offshore.
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