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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone else is near, being attacked by, or was bitten by a crocodile or alligator.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Run from water. Fight eyes and snout if grabbed. Call 112. Press wounds.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crocodile sliding into water as you approach the bank.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person dragged into water or in a "death roll".
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Deep puncture and tearing wounds on limbs or torso after escape.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crocodiles strike from water with immense force. They drag prey underwater to drown them. Even "small" crocodiles cause devastating wounds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — They often hunt at dawn, dusk, and night near riverbanks, ponds, and flooded areas.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Run perpendicular away from the water — not along the bank.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout for help and warn others away from the water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If someone is in the water being attacked, throw a float or rope — do NOT enter the water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If bitten on land, fight the crocodile's grip — target eyes and snout tip hard.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Prevention and escape are the main civilian actions. Massive wounds need emergency surgery and antibiotics.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Crocodile attack. Person has severe bites. Need ambulance at [location]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report exact water location so authorities can warn others.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crocodile bites need emergency surgery, blood transfusion, and antibiotics — always life-threatening.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT swim or wade in crocodile habitat — especially at night.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume a floating log is harmless — crocodiles float with only eyes visible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT enter water to rescue unless you are trained and equipped.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Playing dead will make a crocodile release you
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crocodiles hold prey underwater to drown it. Active fighting — especially targeting eyes and snout — is the recommended escape strategy.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Active dog attack
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A dog is currently biting, chasing, or mauling a person.
Bee/wasp swarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person is being stung by many bees or wasps, or has dozens of stings — a life-threatening emergency.
Rabid animal
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was bitten, scratched, or had saliva contact with a wound from an animal acting rabid — foaming, paralysis, aggression, or unusual behavior.
Venomous snake bite
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was bitten by a snake known or strongly suspected to be venomous (e.g., cobra, krait, viper, rattlesnake).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Once free, move far from the water before treating wounds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply firm pressure to bleeding with any available cloth.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep the person warm and lying down while waiting for ambulance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even minor-looking punctures from crocodile teeth cause deep infection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person drowns while attempting passive resistance.