Spearfisher recovering after being bitten multiple times in Queensland croc attack
A 36-year-old man who was attacked by a crocodile while spearfishing in Queensland is "extremely lucky" to be alive, a paramedic says. Key points: The victim was dragged to the sea floor before he repeatedly poked the crocodile's eyes and escaped The man had to swim to shore then climb rocks to get help He suffered multiple injuries and is recovering in Cairns Hospital Queensland Ambulance Service said the croc bit the man three times at Archer Point, 16 kilometres south-east of Cooktown, on Saturday. " dragged him to the bottom, where he has managed to stick his fingers in the crocodile's eyes multiple times and escape before swimming towards the shore," QAS said in a statement. 'Should've known better' Department of Environment and Science incident controller Dayna Adams said wildlife officers, Yuku Baja Muliku rangers, and traditional owners were still searching for the crocodile and investigating after interviewing the victim.
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