South African Boy Stable After Losing Arm in Crocodile Attack

Seven-year-old Johandre Blom, attacked while playing in shallow water, has awoken from a coma as fundraising efforts continue for his recovery.

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.