Crocodile eats man in Zimbabwe rescue bid

An elderly man was killed while trying to rescue his friend from crocodiles in north-west Zimbabwe.

An elderly man was killed while trying to rescue his friend from crocodiles in north-west Zimbabwe.

The National Anglers’ Union said Frank Trott, in his 70s, died after trying to rescue a friend paddling along the shoreline at Charara fishing camp. His friend survived but received wounds to his mid-section and buttocks.

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