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Woman in hospital with 'gaping wound' after attempting crocodile selfie on Thailand holiday Woman who tried to take selfie with a crocodile rushed to hospital with 'gaping wound'
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A French tourist has been left with a "gaping wound" to her leg after trying to take a selfie with a crocodile.A French tourist has been left with a "gaping wound" to her leg after trying to take a selfie with a crocodile.
Benetulier Lesuffleur's trip to the Kho Yai national park in Thailand was cut painfully short when she tripped while trying to take the picture and was attacked.Benetulier Lesuffleur's trip to the Kho Yai national park in Thailand was cut painfully short when she tripped while trying to take the picture and was attacked.
The 47-year-old ignored warning signs along the trail after seeing the crocodile.The 47-year-old ignored warning signs along the trail after seeing the crocodile.
A park official said: "She wanted to take selfie with the crocodile who was lying down near a stream. It was startled and bit her on her on the leg.A park official said: "She wanted to take selfie with the crocodile who was lying down near a stream. It was startled and bit her on her on the leg.
"I guess that she wanted to see it for real.""I guess that she wanted to see it for real."
According to Thai site Matichon, Ms Lesuffleur suffered a gaping wound to her left thigh. She was taken to hospital on a stretcher but is expected to recover.According to Thai site Matichon, Ms Lesuffleur suffered a gaping wound to her left thigh. She was taken to hospital on a stretcher but is expected to recover.
The Siamese crocodile, a medium-sized species, is critically endangered. It is under threat from human disturbances and habitat destruction.The Siamese crocodile, a medium-sized species, is critically endangered. It is under threat from human disturbances and habitat destruction.