A four-year-old boy who suffered major injuries following a crocodile attack in southern Israel is on his way to recovery, doctors said on Sunday.
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The boy was visiting a crocodile farm on Saturday when the animal bit him, and if it were not for his grandmother's caregiver who pulled him out of danger he could have died from further bites and blood loss.
He was then airlifted to a hospital in Beersheva in serious condition, with a broken hand and major wounds. He was expected to undergo several operations to restore his hand tissue.
According to his mother's account, he ran toward a crocodile pool in an attempt to pet them when the incident happened. Israeli authorities are still trying to figure out whether all the proper safety protocols were followed at the site.
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