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Man wrestles croc to rescue wife


A woman has been rescued from the jaws of a saltwater crocodile in Australia after her husband jumped onto its back and forced it to flee.
The attack took place in the Litchfield National Park near Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory.
The crocodile lunged at its victim as she stood on the banks of a river, locking its jaws around her legs before trying to drag her into the water.
Police have said the heroism of her husband almost certainly saved her.
As the crocodile attacked, Wendy Petherick shouted to her husband Norm who told reporters he acted instinctively.
"I saw Wendy in the water, trying to pull something out of her leg, and I knew it was a croc," he said. "I acted quickly, just jumped on top of it, and looked for the eyes. I found them, and poked its eyes, and that's when it released her, I think."

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Man wrestles croc to rescue wife


Well done. What a husband to have!!
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Old 03-04-2008, 18:55
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Hero my ass. He realized that the life insurance he had on her needed another month to qualify.
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It's amazing what you can do when instinct takes over.
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Norm.......you couldn't make it up....she should have been Sheila
Or Edna..........
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Old 04-04-2008, 19:45
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Exactly what I said to my husband..
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Quote:
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Exactly what I said to my husband..
Great minds etc. ?
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My hero NORM, lol
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