Horror Unleashed: Cambodian man fatally attacked by 40 crocodiles while attempting a reptile relocation
PTC News Desk: In a horrifying turn of events, a 72-year-old Cambodian man met a gruesome fate when he fell into an enclosure housing about 40 crocodiles on his family's reptile farm. The incident took place in Siem Reap, and local authorities have shared the chilling details surrounding the man's untimely death.
The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was engaged in the task of relocating a crocodile from a cage where it had recently laid eggs. Armed with a stick that he intended to use as a goad, he approached the reptile cautiously. However, tragedy struck when the crocodile unexpectedly latched onto the stick and forcefully pulled the man into the enclosure with it.
With the man now trapped inside the enclosure, the other crocodiles residing there swiftly turned their attention towards him. In a frenzy of aggression, the reptiles began attacking the man, tearing his body apart. The concrete enclosure quickly turned into a scene of horror, drenched in blood.
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Mey Savry, the police chief of Siem Reap commune, recounted the chilling incident, stating that as the man attempted to chase the crocodile out of the cage, the reptile fiercely attacked the stick, causing the man to lose his balance and fall into the enclosure. The other crocodiles, sensing the commotion, lunged at the man, viciously attacking him until he succumbed to his injuries. Tragically, the man's body bore multiple bite marks, indicating the ferocity of the attack.
In a particularly gruesome detail, it was revealed that one of the man's arms was bitten off and consumed by the crocodiles. The sheer brutality of the incident serves as a chilling reminder of the dangerous nature of these apex predators.
This is not the first instance of a fatal crocodile attack in the area. The police chief shared a similar incident that occurred in 2019, where a two-year-old girl lost her life after wandering into her family's reptile farm in the same village. The crocodiles residing there had seized the opportunity and tragically devoured the young child.
Siem Reap, known as the gateway city to the world-renowned ruins of Angkor Wat, hosts several crocodile farms. These establishments primarily rear crocodiles for various purposes, such as their eggs, skins, meat, and the trade of their offspring. While these farms play a role in supporting local industries, incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with keeping such powerful and potentially deadly creatures in captivity.
The loss of life in this tragic event has left the local community in shock and mourning. It serves as a somber reminder of the dangers that can arise when interacting with wild animals, even under controlled circumstances.
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- With inputs from agencies
