The president of a crocodile association in Cambodia was bitten to death by a farmed crocodile.

The victim was attacked by a pack of crocodiles when he fell in the aquarium.

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AFP quoted Cambodian police as saying that the incident happened on May 26 in Po Banteay Chey village, Siem Reap commune, province of the same name. The 72-year-old man was knocked down by a crocodile while pulling it out of its spawning ground. About 40 crocodiles in the lake then attacked and tore at the man, killing him on the spot.

According to the Khmer Times , the incident happened at 5 a.m. The victim's name is Nam and he is the president of a crocodile association.

Image believed to be the scene of the incident

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"While chasing a crocodile out of its egg-laying cage, the crocodile grabbed his stick, causing him to fall. Others came and attacked him until he died," said Siem Reap police chief Mey Savry. One of the victim's arms was swallowed by the crocodile while his body was covered in lacerations.

In 2019, a 2-year-old girl was eaten by a crocodile when she entered her family's farm in the same village, Mr. Savry said.

Around Siem Reap there are many crocodile farms that raise crocodiles for their skin and meat. The farmers let the crocodiles lay eggs and also sell the young ones.

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