Kendrapara: A minor boy belonging to Araji village in Pattamundei, Om Prakash valiantly thwarted a crocodile attack while he was bathing in the Kani river.
According to reports, Om was attacked by a 10-ft long saltwater crocodile which pulled him into the river. However, Om fought with the croc and freed himself after a 10-minute ordeal.
The boy sustained serious injuries, bitten by the croc. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and later referred to SCB MCH, Cuttack. Om’s condition is stated to be stable.
