×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Crocodile attacks man after putting arm in its throat

The reptile handler was performing a stunt

An angry crocodile snapped back at its trainer by taking a bite of his arm after he put his hand down its throat in front of horrified spectators at a show in Thailand.

The croc got its chops around the arm of reptile handler Tao, 45, who was performing a stunt at the Phokkathara zoo in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand on Sunday afternoon.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in