Boy thrown into crocodile pit is finally home again after multiple surgeries

Boy thrown into crocodile pit is finally home again after multiple surgeries | Live News Reporter Published August 25, 2026 1:25pm Updated August 25, 2026 2:02pm The little boy is back at home and recovering (Picture: SWNS) The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being ‘thrown into’ a crocodile enclosure at a zoo have issued a positive update. The child has now been discharged from hospital and is settling back in at home after a lengthy hospital stay and more than seven operations, his family said. He reportedly returned home a few weeks ago and is said to be happy to be home, playing with his toys, sleeping in his own bed and being a big brother, his parents said in an update posted online. Johnsons of Old Hurst, a zoo near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, said in a previous social media post it was alerted to reports that a child had allegedly been thrown into one of the crocodile enclosures on June 18. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident and was later bailed as police said he was ‘assessed as not being fit for interview’. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. The suspect in the case reportedly has learning difficulties and had been on a trip with carers, and an investigation has been launched into his care. The little boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure (Picture: Johnsons of Oldhurst) The boy’s family launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the family financially and help the boy’s recovery and rehabilitation, which has now raised more than £113,000. In an update shared on a GoFundMe page on Monday, August 24, his family announced the little boy was back at home. ‘Now that we are home, our son’s rehabilitation journey continues, and we can focus on ensuring our son has the best possible chance at recovery,’ his parents said. ‘Both of us will continue to stay by our son’s side as we support him on his rehabilitation journey. We attend the hospital frequently to find out the next steps, and we work on them together as a family. ‘All of his immediate surgeries are over for now, which means we can now focus on rehabilitation at home.’ They said that the money donated so far ‘has supported us financially to cover immediate costs such as our bills and mortgage’, and ‘also allowed us to cover our loss of wages during this time’. The accident in June prompted a major police response (Picture: SWNS) They said they have bought and donated new toys to the paediatric intensive care unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and to the children’s play team on the ward, who the boy was very fond of while receiving treatment. They said they had also donated to the Sick Children’s Trust charity, which helps support families whose children are long-term patients or in the paediatric intensive care unit. His parents added that they also want to donate to the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to thank staff who were involved in their son’s care. In a previous update, the family said the boy had undergone seven operations. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Fox sneaks into home and attacks sleeping baby in middle of the night Arrow MORE: Dog stranded on Lake District mountain finally rescued after three weeks Arrow MORE: Toodle-oo cockapoo — Taylor Swift has inspired a new middle class must-have dog breed News Updates Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.