‘I knew I had to fight back or die’: Croc attack survivor tells of his harrowing escape
Facing an onslaught from the victim’s wife, crocodile releases its prey and flees to deeper water
17 March 2024 - 00:00
When the crocodile’s jaws slammed shut on his upper leg there was no pain, but Anthony Joubert knew if he did not fight back with everything he had, he was going to die in front of his wife and young children...
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