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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Dad of 4 Attacked by Crocodile in Front of Screaming Onlookers. His Remains Were Later Found About a Mile Away
The remains of the 53-year-old were ultimately recovered and given to his family NEED TO KNOW A father of four was killed by a crocodile while he was bathing in a river on Aug. 14 The remains of the 53-year-old man were later recovered about a mile away The man was with his family at the time of the incident Warning: The link included contains graphic video footage. A father of four was killed by a crocodile during a horrific scene that took place in front of his family. The man, identified only as Arifuddin, was swimming in the Bulete River in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia on Thursday, Aug. 14, at about 6 p.m. local time when the tragedy occurred, according to ViralPress. Arifuddin, 53, was bathing in the river with relatives when the crocodile bit his leg and dragged him under the water, the news organization reported. Video of the incident from ViralPress shows the crocodile grabbing onto the man's legs, as several villagers then moved into the water in an attempt to help, while others screamed from the shore nearby. Emergency workers were called to the scene, and they later located the crocodile — which was still carrying Arifuddin's lifeless body — in muddy, shallow water, ViralPress reported. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Local residents were eventually able to retrieve Arifuddin's remains. They were then returned to his family for a burial. Jerry Saputra, a representative from the Pitumpanua Sector Fire Rescue Team, said what was left of Arifuddin was recovered about one mile from where he was initially attacked, according to ViralPress. PEOPLE reached out to the South Sulawesi provincial government for comment on Saturday, Aug. 16, but did not receive an immediate response. The Associated Press reported in March that crocodile attacks in Indonesia are on the rise. The outlet said there were 179 crocodile attacks in the country in 2024 — the highest number in the world. Experts attribute the rise in attacks to the effects of an increase in palm oil plantations in the region, which have created more man-made waterways and have allowed the creatures to move closer inland, per the AP. Read the original article on People
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Terrifying moment dad-of-four is dragged away and killed by crocodile in front of screaming family as they swam in river
THIS is the harrowing moment a dad-of-four is dragged away and mauled to death by a crocodile in front of his terrified family. Arifuddin, 53, was bathing with loved ones before the scaly beast emerged from the waters and dug its fangs into his leg as he let out howling screams. 5 5 The horrifying attack took place along the Bulete River in South Sulawesi in Indonesia on Thursday. In the terrifying footage, Arifuddin can be seen reaching out to the river bank as the croc violently secures its grip on him. He can be heard wailing in agony as the predator holds its firm lock on him. Several villagers can also be seen frantically attempting to drag him out while he lets out bloodcurdling screams. But tragically, the man vanished beneath the surface of the water before they could reach him. Emergency teams rushed to the scene in Wajo Regency after reports of the brutal attack at around 6pm local time. Locals reportedly spotted the crocodile later on carrying the victim's body through muddy waters. But they could not retrieve it immediately. The deadly reptile loitered in the area for several hours, swimming in circles, before it eventually stopped for rest on a bank. It appeared to get up about a mile from where the fatal attack took place. Horror moment tourist savaged by crocodile after climbing into cage for pics Locals reportedly managed to trap the crocodile before recovering some of Arifuddin's remains. They then drove the beast away by throwing rocks at it. A local policeman said: "Initially, the victim was bathing with his relatives. "But shortly after, he was heard screaming. It became evident to his relatives that a crocodile had attacked him. "We managed to evacuate the victim, and the distance was around one mile from the starting point where he was attacked." Shocked locals said the river is often used for bathing and washing clothes. And they admitted it had never been known to be a crocodile habitat. In April, a dad was killed in a horror crocodile attack in Indonesia after the beast grabbed him and dragged him into the water. Sarangadi, 49, was mauled to death while his friends battled to pull him out from the crocodile's jaws. And in March, a school boy was brutally mauled to death by a crocodile while playing in a river with pals. Fikri Qurniawansyah, 10, was riding a makeshift canoe with mates when the deadly reptile pounced on them in Riau province, Indonesia. 5 5
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Horrifying moment father is snatched by crocodile and dragged to his doom in front of his family as they bathe in river… before bystanders bravely battle the beast to recover the victim's body
A horrifying video has shown the shocking moment a man was dragged away by a crocodile in front of his screaming family in Indonesia. The man, identified as Arifuddin, 53, had been bathing with relatives along the Bulete River in South Sulawesi on Thursday afternoon when the reptile struck, sinking its teeth into his leg. The father-of-four cried out in agony as the predator clamped its jaws on him and pulled him further into the water. Footage captured the horrifying attack, showing Arifuddin desperately reaching out with one arm while struggling to stay afloat in the middle of the river. Several villagers waded in to try and help as panicked shouts rang out, but he vanished beneath the surface before they could reach him. Emergency teams rushed to the scene in Wajo Regency after reports of the attack at around 6pm local time. They later spotted the crocodile carrying the victim's body through the muddy waters, but could not retrieve it immediately. The reptile lingered in the area for several hours, swimming in circles before eventually resting on a bank about a mile from where Arifuddin had been seized. The reptile lingered in the area for several hours, swimming in circles before eventually resting on a bank about a mile from where Arifuddin had been seized Residents fashioned a crude snare to haul the crocodile closer, pulling it toward them in a tense struggle. They eventually drove it away by throwing rocks. Arifuddin's remains were recovered and handed over to his relatives for burial. Jerry Saputra, from the Pitumpanua Sector Fire Rescue Team, said: 'Initially, the victim was bathing with his relatives. But shortly after, he was heard screaming. It became evident to his relatives that a crocodile had attacked him.' 'We managed to evacuate the victim, and the distance was around one mile from the starting point where he was attacked.' Locals said they were shocked as the river, often used for bathing and washing clothes, had not previously been considered a crocodile habitat. Indonesia is home to 14 species of crocodiles, including large and aggressive estuarine crocodiles that thrive in the country's tropical conditions. Experts believe overfishing and the destruction of coastal habitats for farming have forced the animals further inland in search of food. Tin mining has also driven people closer to crocodile territory, increasing the likelihood of encounters. With many rural communities still relying on rivers for bathing and fishing, the combination has led to a surge in attacks. Last month, another shocking video filmed in Indonesia showed the moment a crocodile carried a schoolboy's body away in its jaws while he went fishing. That same month, also in Indonesia, footage emerged of a grandfather being dragged away by a crocodile in the Tanggamus Regency as he bathed in a river near his home.
