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Fatal crocodile attack.

Saurabh Chattopadhyay¹, Biplab Shee, Biswajit Sukul

¹Department of Forensic Medicine, Murshidabad Medical College, Berhampore, West Bengal, India.

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

|November 19, 2013

Summary

Fatal crocodile attacks on humans are rare but devastating. A recent case highlights severe head trauma and bite marks, underscoring the extreme danger posed by these predators.

Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Zoology

Background:

Crocodile attacks on humans are a global concern, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities.
Deaths are typically attributed to mechanical trauma or drowning, with limb avulsion being common.

Observation:

A case report details a fatal crocodile attack on a 35-year-old female, with only the head recovered.
Autopsy revealed extensive lacerations, skull fractures, and distinct bite marks on the parietal and frontal bones.

Findings:

The observed head injuries, including traumatic amputation, were sufficient to cause death.
The possibility of additional fatal injuries on the unrecovered body parts cannot be excluded.

Implications:

This case underscores the critical importance of understanding crocodile attack dynamics and forensic evidence analysis.

Keywords:

Bite marks Crocodile Fatal

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