A man suffered head and upper-body injuries after being attacked by a crocodile in Cape York Peninsula leaving him in serious condition with another man suffering injuries to his arm and wrist.
Both men were swimming close to the coastal fishing village in Portland Roads before 5PM on Friday.
According to Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher, one of the two army soldiers was attacked by a crocodile when the other swam over to help.
"(The) blokes had been swimming in croc-infested waters,” he said, "...they’re found and in safe hands … I'm hoping that they’re well."
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