Australian man pries crocodile’s jaws from his head
An Australian man narrowly escaped death after a close encounter with a crocodile while snorkeling off the Charles Hardy Islands with his wife and friends. Marcus McGowan, 51, from Queensland, initially believed he was being nibbled by a shark before realizing it was in fact a crocodile. He was able to pry its jaws off his head just far enough to escape, but then the crocodile attempted to attack him once again. He was able to push it away with his right hand, which was bitten in the process. Eventually, McGowan swam to the safety of the boat, which came after hearing their screams for help. The experienced diver was taken by boat to Haggerstone Island about 45 minutes away before being airlifted to the hospital on Thursday Island, where he was treated for scalp lacerations and puncture wounds.
The Queensland science department has urged locals to practice “crocwise” behavior as the area around Haggerstone Island is known for its dangerous crocodile infestation. The operations manager at the Australian Reptile Park, Billy Collett, said that McGowan was lucky to escape with his life as crocodiles are the world’s hardest-biting animals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How did Marcus McGowan escape the crocodile’s grip?
A: McGowan was able to lever the crocodile’s jaws open just far enough to get his head out. He then pushed the animal away with his right hand, which was bitten in the process.
Q: What injuries did Marcus McGowan sustain?
A: McGowan was treated for scalp lacerations and puncture wounds.
Q: What is the area around Haggerstone Island known for?
A: The Haggerstone Island area is known for its dangerous crocodile population, and locals are urged to practice “crocwise” behavior.
Q: Who warned Luan Nam to quit the risky business before he was eaten alive by crocodiles in Cambodia?
A: It was reported that Luan Nam had been warned for years to quit the risky business before he was eaten alive by 40 crocodiles in a reptile enclosure.
Man from Australia removes crocodile’s jaws from his head.
An Australian man narrowly escaped a crocodile attack while snorkeling with his wife and friends off the Charles Hardy Islands over the weekend. Marcus McGowan, 51, initially mistook the crocodile for a shark but quickly realized his mistake and “was able to lever its jaws open just far enough to get my head out,” he recounted in a statement. Despite suffering scalp lacerations and puncture wounds, McGowan managed to push the crocodile away with his right hand and swim to safety. The Gold Coast resident estimated the crocodile was a juvenile between six and nine feet long. McGowan was airlifted to hospital and treated for his injuries. Billy Collett, operations manager at Australia Reptile Park, said McGowan was lucky to escape with his life. The area around Haggerstone Island, where the incident occurred, is known as “croc country.” The Queensland science department called for people in the area to practice “crocwise behavior.”