Indonesian Woman Killed in Prolonged Crocodile Attack

A 46-year-old mother was fatally attacked by a crocodile in North Sumatra, with locals struggling for hours to rescue her before the animal was subdued.

• The attack occurred on Tuesday morning at Deaa Orahili beach in North Sumatra as the victim, Nurhawati Z., washed her feet in the sea.
• The nearly four-meter-long crocodile dragged the woman underwater, inflicting severe injuries as it performed a 'death roll.'
• Villagers attempted various rescue methods, including luring the crocodile with dead chickens, but were unable to save the woman.
• After several hours, the crocodile was captured and killed by locals, who later recovered the woman's lifeless body.
• Crocodile attacks are a recurring issue in Indonesia, with 170 reported incidents in 2023, 85 of which were fatal, according to Crocattack.

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