Noosa News
Saltwater crocodile attacks man swimming on Great Barrier Reef
A man has been bitten on the head by a saltwater crocodile while snorkelling in Far North Queensland.
The 33-year-old man was attacked by the 2m saltie while he was in deep water at Anchor Bay on Lizard Island near the Great Barrier Reef on Wednesday afternoon.
The ABC reported the man was about 50m from the shore when the attack happened.
He was flown by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Cairns Hospital with injuries to his head and neck but is expected to make a full recovery.
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