Man jumps into crocodile pool, gets attacked at St. Augustine Alligator Farm

A man jumped into a crocodile enclosure at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park Monday, according to park officials.Park officials said the man walked into the park around 7:45 a.m. and caused damage to the attraction's snack bar.For unknown reasons, he left the snack bar and entered the attraction's recently opened Nile Crocodile enclosure.Officials said he jumped on top of a structure displaying Egyptian artwork then jumped into the pool with the crocodiles. One of the crocodiles attacked the man, injuring his leg, officials said.After being attacked, officials said he climbed a platform used for the attraction's zip line. The man was taken into custody by the St. Augustine Police Department and brought to Flagler Hospital for his injuries.Officials said the crocodiles were uninjured and the damaged property will be repaired.

A man jumped into a crocodile enclosure at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park Monday, according to park officials.

Park officials said the man walked into the park around 7:45 a.m. and caused damage to the attraction's snack bar.


For unknown reasons, he left the snack bar and entered the attraction's recently opened Nile Crocodile enclosure.

Officials said he jumped on top of a structure displaying Egyptian artwork then jumped into the pool with the crocodiles. One of the crocodiles attacked the man, injuring his leg, officials said.

After being attacked, officials said he climbed a platform used for the attraction's zip line.

The man was taken into custody by the St. Augustine Police Department and brought to Flagler Hospital for his injuries.

Officials said the crocodiles were uninjured and the damaged property will be repaired.