Man hospitalised after crocodile attack in Northern Territory
A man has been bitten by a crocodile while spear-fishing in a remote Northern Territory community.
The 22-year-old had been fishing around 4am in East Arnhem Land when the crocodile attacked him, injuring his arm and leg.
The man's injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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The man had been spear-fishing near Nhulunbuy, east Arnhem Land when the crocodile attacked. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Police in Nhulunbuy were notified of the incident.
"Due to the remote location of the incident, a community member transported the victim to Birany Birany," Senior Sergeant Xavier McMahon said.
"He was then airlifted to Gove District Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition."
Northern Territory police said the incident was a timely reminder to be aware of crocodiles in the Top End.
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