Animal Viral Video: Karma! Man Teases Crocodile With a Stick, the Reaction He Gets is a Lesson for Life

Animal Viral Video: In a shocking incident at Crocodile Creek farm in South Africa, a 16-foot, 660-kg Nile crocodile named "Hannibal" attacked zookeeper Sean Le Clus during a live demonstration for tourists. The incident occurred on September 10 in KwaZulu Natal province, as reported by the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation.

The viral video captured the moment when Le Clus, who has worked with Hannibal for over 30 years, sat on the crocodile’s back and explained details about its bite strength to onlookers. In a split second, the massive reptile turned and bit into his left thigh, leaving puncture wounds.

16-Foot Crocodile Attacks South African Zookeeper During Live Demonstration; Handler Survives Miraculously

Despite the severity of the attack, Le Clus managed to escape and treat his injuries with remarkable resilience. A spokesperson for Crocodile Creek described the incident as a rare occurrence, noting that Hannibal had never bitten a handler before. Le Clus returned to work just 20 minutes after stitching his wounds, emphasizing the close call and Hannibal's uncharacteristic reaction due to another crocodile’s approach.

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The terrifying encounter left tourists in shock, but the zookeeper’s experience with handling such situations likely prevented a worse outcome.

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