Horrific Footage Shows Moment Tourist Is Attacked By Crocodile After Climbing Into Enclosure Trending News

Shocking crocodile attack described.

The moment a man climbed into a crocodile enclosure for a selfie—and got savaged—was caught on camera, and the footage is as horrific as it sounds.

The Kabug Mangrove Park is a relatively new eco-tourism site known for its coastal trails, mangroves—and now, Lalay the crocodile.

The park, once praised for its peaceful boardwalks and interactive wildlife education, now finds itself at the center of global headlines.

Lalay the crocodile was originally rescued from a nearby river after locals complained she was eating livestock. The zoo became her new home.

According to Philippine authorities, the tourist genuinely thought the 15-foot reptile was a statue before getting the shock—and bite—of his life.

The 29-year-old visitor was exploring Kabug Mangrove Park and Wetlands Zoo on April 28 when he made a decision that nearly cost him a limb.

In a baffling moment of confidence, the man scaled a fence, waded through murky water, and approached the croc—phone in hand.

“It looked fake,” he allegedly told officials later, believing the 15-foot-long predator was a harmless fixture.

Bystanders began yelling frantically as the man posed inches from the animal, urging him to leave—but it was already too late.

Without warning, the croc lunged and clamped its enormous jaws down on the man’s arm, dragging him into the water.

The reptile, named Lalay, launched into a brutal death roll—twisting the man’s body as blood stained the water.

After mangling the tourist’s arm, Lalay went in for his thigh, locking her teeth in and thrashing violently.

Experts at the University of Tennessee clarify: Crocs don’t chew—they spin their prey into submission to tear off meat.

Unbelievably, the tourist was trapped in the enclosure for 30 agonizing minutes as crowds watched in shock.

A zookeeper eventually arrived and struck the crocodile on the head with a piece of cement, forcing her to release him.

Despite wounds to both his arm and leg, the man survived the mauling and was taken to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.

Doctors reportedly gave him over 50 stitches—but miraculously, no limbs were lost in the attack.

Officials emphasized that Lalay was simply behaving like a normal crocodile—doing what crocs do when someone enters their space.

Social media exploded after the video went viral, with viewers calling it “unreal,” “terrifying,” and “proof Darwin was right.”

Sgt. Joel Sajolga from the Siay Municipal Police called the incident a wake-up call and issued a stern warning to the public.

Critics are now questioning the layout of the enclosure, suggesting it may be too easy for tourists to breach.

Calls are growing for increased signage, physical barriers, and staff to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The bitten man has not made a public statement, though authorities say he’s expected to make a full recovery.

As the video circulated online, commenters had little sympathy, with one bluntly writing: “This is why you don’t touch the animals.”

Some questioned if alcohol was involved, while others speculated the man might have been chasing viral clout.

Investigators confirmed the tourist acted alone and was not under the influence—just grossly misinformed.

Despite the attack, officials have confirmed Lalay will remain in her enclosure, which they insist was clearly marked.

A local guide at the park told press, “We tell every visitor not to cross the fence. It’s common sense.”

In response, the park is launching an awareness drive about wild animal safety—starting with very obvious signage.

Clips of the incident are still making the rounds on social platforms, sparking debate about censorship and accountability.

Yes, the man literally thought the giant, breathing, tail-swishing crocodile was a plastic decoration. You cannot make this up.

Sgt. Sajolga summed it up best: “This kind of behavior is very dangerous. He’s lucky. The next person might not be.”