The family of the three-year-old boy who was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo have broken their silence to thank the staff who rescued their son, as he remains in hospital in a stable condition more than two weeks after the incident.
The boy was seriously injured at Johnsons of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, on 18 June, when a man threw him into the enclosure. Zoo owner’s wife Tracey Johnson was among those who leapt in to help pull the child to safety.
In a statement, the family said: “We would like to thank the staff at the zoo who rescued our son from the enclosure. 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. Our attention remains focused on his recovery and supporting him through this extremely challenging and prolonged period of time.”
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk, who is not believed to be known to the child or his family, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident. He was subsequently declared not fit for interview and released on bail until September.
