Friends dared croc attack victim to jump into river: ParamedicsPAUL ROVERE A man is recovering in hospital after a crocodile attack at Innisfail. A teenager attacked by a crocodile in far north Queensland, Australia was dared to jump into the croc-infested waters, paramedics say. Innisfail man Lee de Paauw also reportedly punched the crocodile to get away, according to reports the paramedics heard. Queensland Ambulance Service Cairns senior operations supervisor Neil Noble said the 18-year-old was "revelling" with friends about 2.30amFACEBOOK/LEE DE PAAUW Crocodile attack victim Lee de Paauw. The man was initially taken to Innisfail Hospital where he was stabilised, before he was then transported to Cairns Hospital.

Source: Stuff March 19, 2017 05:26 UTC