Three-year-old boy home after crocodile enclosure attack at Cambridgeshire zoo

A toddler seriously injured at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo has left hospital. His family says he is happy at home and rehabilitation continues.

Toddler discharged after crocodile pit attack near Huntingdon

A three-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries inside a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo has left hospital and returned home, his family has confirmed, The Guardian UK reports.

The child came home several weeks ago and is "happy to be home, playing with his toys, sleeping in his own bed and being a big brother", his parents said in a statement posted online.

The boy was allegedly thrown into one of the crocodile enclosures at Johnsons of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, on 18 June. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident. He was subsequently released on bail after police determined he was "assessed as not being fit for interview".

In an update published on the family's GoFundMe page on Monday, his parents described it as "nice to have us all back together in the comfort of our own home." The fundraising campaign, set up to cover costs associated with the boy's recovery and rehabilitation, has raised more than £113,000 to date.

"Now that we are home, our son's rehabilitation journey continues and we can focus on ensuring our son has the best possible chance at recovery," his parents wrote. "Both of us will continue to stay by our son's side as we support him on his rehabilitation journey. We attend the hospital frequently to find out the next steps and we work on them together as a family."

The family confirmed that all immediate surgical procedures have now concluded. "All of his immediate surgeries are over with for now, which means we can now focus on rehabilitation at home," they said. The boy underwent seven operations in total, according to a previous family update.

Funds raised through the campaign have helped the family manage everyday financial pressures during an extended period away from work. His parents said the donations "supported us financially to cover immediate costs such as our bills and mortgage" and "also allowed us to cover our loss of wages during this time."

Source: The Guardian UK