Tourist mistakes real crocodile for statue, mauled at Philippine mangrove park

emirates7 - A tourist's attempt to take a selfie nearly ended in tragedy when he mistook a real crocodile for a statue at Kabug Mangrove Park in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.

The 29-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly stepped into shallow water to pose beside what he thought was a realistic crocodile sculpture.

To his shock, the 15-foot crocodile suddenly attacked, biting him and pulling him underwater as horrified visitors looked on, according to Cosmo.

The man, badly injured and in shock, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he received treatment for serious wounds, including deep bite marks that required more than 50 stitches.