A three-year-old boy who was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo is now in stable condition in hospital, police have confirmed. The toddler suffered serious injuries after ending up inside the crocodile pen at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire on Thursday.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "The boy is no longer critical and is in a stable condition in hospital." The child, from Cambridgeshire, was treated at the scene before being taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
Zoo staff rescue boy from enclosure
The terrifying incident saw zoo staff pull the boy from the enclosure before emergency services rushed to the scene. According to the BBC, the boy was attacked by at least one crocodile after entering the enclosure at the zoo near Huntingdon.
Police have confirmed that the crocodiles involved have not been seized or destroyed as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue. The boy's condition was initially reported as critical but has since improved.
Investigation ongoing
Cambridgeshire Police are continuing to investigate how the boy came to be inside the enclosure. No further details have been released about the alleged throwing incident. The zoo, Johnsons of Old Hurst, has not issued a public statement.
The boy remains in hospital for treatment, but his condition is now stable. Authorities have not named any suspects or provided details on potential charges.
