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Crocodile bites British tourist in far North Queensland

A young British tourist has captured on video the terrifying moment her friend was attacked by a crocodile in far north Queensland | WATCH

A 24-year-old British tourist shows off the crocodile bite she sustained while walking through shallow waters at Cape Tribulation. Source: Facebook
A 24-year-old British tourist shows off the crocodile bite she sustained while walking through shallow waters at Cape Tribulation. Source: Facebook

A young British tourist has captured on video the terrifying moment she was attacked by a crocodile in far north Queensland.

Watch the video below:

A video posted on social media shows the 24-year-old woman walking along the water’s edge at Cape Tribulation when the small crocodile leaps out of the water and bites her on the thigh.

A Cairns and Hinterland Hospital spokeswoman said the woman received treatment for a bite on Monday night at Mossman Hospital and was discharged.

A large saltwater crocodile, estimated to be at least 3.5m long, basking on banks of Trinity Inlet. Photo: Trevor Clarke
A large saltwater crocodile, estimated to be at least 3.5m long, basking on banks of Trinity Inlet. Photo: Trevor Clarke

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