A man is in a stable condition in hospital this morning, hours after he was bitten on the head and neck by a crocodile near the Great Barrier Reef. 9News
A man is in a stable condition in hospital this morning, hours after he was bitten on the head and neck by a crocodile near the Great Barrier Reef.
The 33-year-old was snorkelling off Anchor Bay at Lizard Island about 4.00pm yesterday when he was attacked by a saltwater crocodile.The man was bitten while snorkelling off Lizard Island, and is now recovering in hospital.A team of wildlife officers is expected to travel to the island, north of Cooktown, today to locate and remove the crocodile.
The man is expected to remain in Cairns Hospital today, after he was treated at the scene by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.It will remain closed to guests until December 14 in line with coronavirus restrictions.
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