The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after ending up in a crocodile enclosure have thanked zoo staff for rescuing their child.
The boy was attacked by at least one crocodile, the BBC understands, following an incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire, on 18 June.
In a statement issued through Cambridgeshire Police, the family said: “We would like to thank the staff at the zoo who rescued our son from the enclosure… our attention remains focused on his recovery and supporting him through this extremely challenging and prolonged period of time.”
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Police said the boy remained in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge in a stable condition.
The family’s statement added: “We are truly grateful for the public support and well-wishes we have received, as well as to everyone who has been directly involved in our son’s care and recovery in hospital.”
