French fisherman left with a 'few holes in the head' after surviving crocodile death roll attack

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/french-fisherman-left-with-a-few-holes-in-the-head-after-surviving-crocodile-death-roll-attack-8582538.html

French fisherman left with a 'few holes in the head' after surviving crocodile death roll attack

n a remarkable tale of survival a French sailor has been left with a "few holes on the head" after narrowly escaping the jaws of a saltwater crocodile by punching it repeatedly.

Yoann Galeran, 29, had swam out to retrieve a dinghy about 15m (50ft) from the shore in remote northeastern Arnhem Land, Australia, when he was attacked by the two-metre long creature.

According to reports the crocodile grabbed Mr Galeran by the head and began a death roll: "It went straight away to the top of my head and diving under the water he tried to do that spinning thing," he said, referring to the common drowning maneuver used by crocodiles.

"It was going so fast — everything happened in less than five seconds and then I fell free," he added. "I'm very lucky."

[LeftofObama]

1. Jeez!

I used to think I wanted to visit Australia, but seeing as how the animals are either venomous or just plain man eaters I don't know anymore!

[xchrom]

2. yeah -- i really, really, really don't want to be eaten alive.

just not on my Bucket List.

[Marrah_G]

3. One of the few places on earth where everything wants to kill you!!!!!!!!

I think the croc just realized that he was just to handsome to die.

[Robb]

4. "...And then I fell free."

Sorry, I had a Denis Lemieux flashback.

[SwissTony]

5. He was lucky it was only 2 metres long. They grow much bigger than that.

He's also lucky he didn't have his neck broken.

He's also lucky he didn't encounter a box jellyfish. It's jellyfish season in Northern Australia.

I lived in Darwin for 6 and a half years. Been to Arnhem Land. Beautiful country. Beautiful people.

And to those who feel Australia is dangerous...it's not too bad you just need a bit of common sense. Like don't go swimming where there's crocodiles.

Having said that...