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Crocodile Attack Victim Lucky To Be Alive 08/08/2021

A young man who was attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland on Friday is lucky to be alive… after a “vital” tourniquet was applied to his heavy bleeding by an army medic on scene.Victoria’s energy security for this summer hangs in the balance after two separate disasters hit major power suppliers. A new generation contraceptive pill that poses no blood clot risk and can be used by almost all women will be available in Australia from next week. And it’s been revealed our furry friends are lapping up more relaxation meds during the pandemic to curb separation anxiety brought on by their owners’ hybrid worklives. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au   

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