How To Survive A Crocodile Attack? This Useful Know-How Might Help

Danger looms everywhere, especially in places we don’t expect. A crocodile attack is terrifying to many, and we collectively agree not to meet one in our lives. However, if you had come across a crocodile or an alligator somewhere, what would you do? 

It’s easier said than done, but many of us would definitely start panicking. It’s quite difficult to react to a dangerous situation once fear takes over our minds. So, is there a way to survive an encounter with these deadly reptiles? 

Picture: Nutra Ingredients-Asia.com

This useful know-how might be a helping hand if you ever come across a crocodile or are attacked by them:

Try to stay calm and fight back strategically

  • If the crocodile bites you at first and lets us go, it’s probably an attack of defense.
  • When this happens, don’t wait or try to attack.
  • Run away as quickly as you can.
  • If the reptile holds and drags you into the water, you need to attack it until it frees you.

Aim for the crocodile’s eyes

  • The eyes are the reptile’s weakest part.
  • Some survivors have reported that eye-gouging helps them escape the alligator’s deathly grip.
  • Try gauging, kicking, or poking its eyes with your fingers or anything you can grab.

Attack the animal’s head

  • Strike the crocodile with a stick, pole, oars or anything you can find on its head.
  • You can also punch or kick the animal on its head for a higher chance of escape.

Strike the palatal valve behind the croc’s tongue

  • Crocodiles have a flap of tissue behind their tongue.
  • This tissue is responsible for covering their throats when they submerge in water.
  • It prevents water from flowing into their throats.
  • Not only that, but it stops them from drowning when their mouth is open.
  • If you’re dragged into the water, grab this valve.
  • Once you get a hold of the valve, it will cause water to flow into their throat, forcing it to release you.

Seek medical attention immediately

  • Crocodile bites tend to cause a lot of tissue damage and blood loss.
  • It also quickly leads to infection.
  • Seek help right away, as their bites contain an abundant amount of bacteria.

Sources: wikiHow, Macaranga, History

Adib Mohd

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