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March 28, 2025

ATTACK: LONG ROAD TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FOR SEVEN-YEAR-OLD

- Marizka Coetzer

Croc rips off boy's arm

A Seven-year-old boy, who survived a crocodile attack last Friday, is being treated at the Netcare Alberton Hospital. Johandré Blom's left arm was ripped off during the attack at Emanzini Fishing Resort at Roodekoppies Dam. He was taken to hospital in a helicopter due to the severity of his injuries.

Family friend Juan van der Merwe said Blom had undergone more surgery yesterday morning. Van der Merwe said Blom hadn't realised he was injured because he is sedated and in an induced coma.

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