Overview

• Johandre Blom, 7, was attacked by a crocodile on March 21, 2025, at Roodekoppies Dam, South Africa, losing his left arm in the incident.
• His father, Corné Blom, and another parent, Jannie Bekker, risked their lives to rescue Johandre from the crocodile's grasp.
• Johandre was stabilized by medics and placed in a medically induced coma; he has since awoken and is described as stable but facing a long recovery.
• A fundraiser has been launched to cover his medical and rehabilitation costs, with a target of one million South African Rand.
• The crocodile believed to have attacked Johandre remains at large, raising safety concerns in the area.