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Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home
Image source: Reuters
Image caption: The boy from Cambridgeshire was visiting the zoo (pictured in April) with his family when he was attacked in June.
A three-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries in a crocodile enclosure has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home, according to his family.
The child returned "a few weeks ago" and is now "happy to be home", playing with toys, sleeping in his bed, and being a big brother, his parents shared in an online update.
On June 18th, the boy was visiting Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, when he was attacked by at least one crocodile.
In a fundraising page update on Monday, the family expressed gratitude for their reunion: "It's nice to have us all back together in the comfort of our own home."
Cambridgeshire Police arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man from Norfolk on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident.
The family update continued:
"Now that we are home, our son's rehabilitation journey continues..."
"We attend the hospital frequently to find out the next steps and we work on them together as a family."
They noted that while most of his immediate surgeries are over, further rehabilitation at home is required.
The boy has undergone seven operations in total. His parents praised the play team for their support, saying they helped him "be a little three-year-old boy" through games and activities.
The fundraising page has raised over £113,000 to support the family's financial needs during this challenging time.
His parents have dedicated some of the funds to buying toys for the paediatric intensive care unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge and plan to donate to charities including the Sick Children's Trust and the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
They concluded by thanking everyone for their kindness and generosity.
The BBC understands the arrested man, who did not know the child, had learning disabilities and was on a trip with carers. He was released on bail until September 18th and is currently assessed as unfit for interview.