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Three Year Old Crocodile Attack Boy Released From Hospital After Seven Surgeries

The boy has undergone seven operations and his family said donations have helped cover bills, mortgage costs and lost wages during recovery.

  • A three-year-old boy has returned home after seven operations following a June 18 incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst, with his family confirming on Monday that he is settling in well.
  • Johnsons of Old Hurst was alerted to reports that a child had allegedly been thrown into one of the crocodile enclosures on June 18, prompting Police to arrest a 30-year-old Norfolk man.
  • Donations to a GoFundMe campaign have raised more than £113,000, covering bills and lost wages, while the family donated to Addenbrooke Hospital to thank staff, including for the "supply of superhero costumes."
  • While immediate surgeries are finished, the boy's rehabilitation journey continues with frequent hospital visits as his parents focus on ensuring he has the best possible chance at recovery.
  • Police have launched an investigation into the care of the suspect, who reportedly has learning difficulties and was on a trip with carers during the incident.
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A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after falling into a crocodile enclosure at the Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK, was discharged this week after going through seven surgeries. The accident occurred on June 18, when the child collapsed from a height of 4.5 meters and had to be rushed to the hospital.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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