A disturbing incident occurred at a zoo in Huntingdon, Oxfordshire, where a three-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure. The family of the zoo's owners has revealed the details of the events that unfolded in the critical minutes following the alarm being raised.
The zoo's staff and visitors responded quickly to the emergency, with the child being rescued from the enclosure and receiving first aid within minutes of the initial radio call. The emergency services, including the MAGPAS Air Ambulance, arrived promptly and provided professional and compassionate care in difficult circumstances.
The zoo's owners have expressed their gratitude to the visitors who assisted in the rescue, including off-duty paramedics and police officers, whose calm and immediate actions made a significant difference. The owners are also proud of their staff, who responded without hesitation and did everything they could to help and support the child until the emergency services took over.
The community has shown overwhelming kindness and support to the zoo's family and staff during this difficult time, with countless messages of support and concern. The zoo's owners have asked that the young boy and his family be given privacy, compassion, and support as they navigate this challenging situation, and they continue to hope for the boy's speedy recovery.
A 30-year-old man, described as mentally disabled, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident and has been released on bail until September. The police stated that he was not fit for interview at the time of his arrest.
