Video: Man Attacked By 12-Foot Crocodile He Mistook For Plastic Statue
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"They said they thought the crocodile was also artificial, but that area is actually restricted," said the amusement park management
A tourist in the Philippines was attacked by a crocodile after mistaking it for a life-size model. Nehemias Chipada climbed in a pool to snap some pictures with the 12-foot reptile at a theme park. However, to the 68-year-old man's horror, the crocodile lunged at his arm and dragged him into the water.
According to The Mirror, the incident occurred while Mr Chipada was visiting the Amaya View amusement park in Cagayan de Oro City, the Philippines, on November 10.
As he stood with his phone in one hand to take selfies with the crocodile, the predator grabbed his left arm and dragged him into the water in front of his terrified family and other bystanders. The incident was captured on camera by onlooker Rogelio Pamisa Antiga and the visuals have been widely shared online.
You can watch the video here.
