Croc horror: The French tourist being transported on a stretcher by Thai park rangers
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Mark Chandler2 January 2017
A woman has been rushed to hospital after being bitten as she tried to get a selfie with a crocodile.
The French tourist was attacked by the reptile at a nature trail in Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, the Bangkok Post reported.
After posing for the snap, she slipped and the crocodile sank its teeth into her leg, the paper reported.
Park chief Kanchit Srinoppawan told the paper the animal was released into the park back in 2008 but had always evaded capture.
He said: “It’s never attacked anyone before. The incident took place because of a breach of regulations.
“There are clear signs in the area and officials conduct routine patrols in isolated parts.”
The 48-year-old victim is expected to make a full recovery after Sunday’s attack.
