Woman saves herself from crocodile attackoman saves herself from crocodile attack

KANDJIMI Nehova, a 28-year-old woman from Mukekete village in the Kavango West region, escaped death on Monday, when she pried open the jaws of an attacking crocodile.

Police chief inspector Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident on Tuesday, saying it occurred around 16h00 at the Mukekete riverbank of the Kavango River.
The victim reportedly went to fetch water at the river with her nine-year-old sister, and after collecting the water and turning to leave the river, the crocodile grabbed hold of her on the left thigh.
Muronga reported that the victim escaped death by taking hold of the crocodile by its mouth and opening it with her bare hands. That is when the crocodile let go of the victim and retreated.
Nehova sustained injuries on the left thigh as well as on both hands. She is currently admitted at Nankudu State Hospital in a stable condition.
This incident marks the third crocodile attack in the region within less than two months.

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