Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attack

Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attackImage source, Kerena Cobbina/BBCImage caption, The crocodiles have not been seized or put down by the authorities (picture from 2025)ByMariam IssimdarPublished23 minutes agoA three-year-old boy attacked in a zoo's crocodile enclosure has undergone five surgeries and faces lengthy rehabilitation, his parents have revealed.They also also said the extent of their son's feeling, movement and function in his arms, wrists and hands was "still unknown" at this stage. The boy was injured at Johnsons of Old Hurst, in Cambridgeshire, on 18 June, with his parents adding they were now effectively "living" at hospital.They gave the update as they thanked donors who had raised some £26,000 for the family.Image source, ReutersImage caption, The young boy from Cambridgeshire was visiting the zoo (pictured in April) with family when he was attacked and will require further surgeryThe BBC understands at least one crocodile attacked the boy. Police have arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man, from Norfolk, on suspicion of attempted murder.The details were posted on a fundraising page, set up to support the youngster's recovery and rehabilitation, as well as to provide the family with financial stability.His parents added: "These last two weeks have been a very uncertain and unsettling time."Image source, Ant Saddington/BBCImage caption, The red building with a white roof is the Tropical House which contains several species of crocodileOn their boy's injuries, they added: "This will only be identified after casts and bandages are able to be removed and he can begin his rehabilitation journey. "His rehabilitation journey is uncertain but we do know that it won't be a short process."They revealed they also had a newborn baby to care for, adding: "We are extremely grateful for everyone's generosity."We could never thank you enough for the support you have gi...