Aussie Man Survives Crocodile's Death Grip After Freeing His Head From Its Jaw; What Do You Need to Know About Saltwater Crocs?
A man from Australia was fortunate to survive from a crocodile's grip. The beast had his head in its mouth, but he could free himself.
Australian Man Frees His Head From Crocodile's Jaw
Marcus McGowan, his wife, and friends went snorkeling in Cape York Saturday. However, the fun outing was spoiled when the crocodile joined the group, attacked McGowan, and wrapped his head in its jaw, NBC News reported.
According to McGowan, he was lucky because the croc was a juvenile. He could lever its jaws to open wide enough to take his head out. The crocodile tried to make a second attack, but he pushed it with his right hand. However, the beast bit his right hand.
McGowan suffered lacerations on his scalp and puncture wounds on his head and hands. Fortunately, he has a friend, a fireman, who administered first aid while waiting for an emergency helicopter to take him to a nearby hospital.
McGowan has no grudge against the crocodile. For him, he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
According to him, he lives in the Gold Coast and is a keen surfer and diver. He is aware that whenever he enters a marine environment, he enters a territory that belongs to wild animals like sharks and crocodiles.
There have been a lot of croc attacks lately. Just recently, a longtime crocodile farmer died after 40 crocs attacked him to death.
Luan Nam, who had been in the crocodile business for years, tried to prompt a crocodile out of an enclosure where it laid its eggs. However, the reptile attacked the stick and knocked him into the cage. When he fell inside the enclosure, more crocodiles attacked him, leading to his instant death.
What Is A Saltwater Crocodile?
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest reptile on the planet and a formidable predator, according to Oceana. They can grow up to 23 feet and weigh over 2,200 pounds.
They can eat any animal that strays too close to them and are skilled at drowning terrestrial creatures like birds and mammals.
Despite the unfavorable reputation that crocodiles and their relatives have among humans, most species are very harmless and would rather avoid people than interact with them. However, the saltwater crocodile is notorious for displaying aggressive behavior toward people, partly due to its fierce territoriality, and is accountable for at least a dozen human attacks annually.
The saltwater crocodile's powerful jaws produce the strongest bite in the animal kingdom. The strong teeth can be as long as five inches (13 cm). Its strong bite and powerful teeth make the animal the ideal predator for hunting huge terrestrial mammals, as does its capacity to hold its breath for extended periods of time. Saltwater crocodiles prowl along the water's edge and engage in vicious attacks.
When a potential victim approaches the water, saltwater crocodiles lurk at the edge and lunge violently at them. Since before the dinosaurs went extinct, crocodiles have thrived in this habitat and have a long evolutionary history. The saltwater crocodile superficially resembles a dinosaur in many aspects.
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