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Europe July 22, 2026

Charity Donations Surpass £100,000 for Boy Injured by Alligator

Charity Donations Surpass £100,000 for Boy Injured by Alligator

The seven-year-old boy who was thrown down a 7ft pit at a location near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, on June 18 has undergone a significant recovery after a series of complex surgeries.

He has had seven operations so far, with the most recent procedure being a 12-hour operation after being rescued from the pit. The boy's family has been keeping an update on a fundraising page, expressing their gratitude to the anonymous donor who contributed £2,500 to the cause.

The family's latest update on the fundraising page reveals that the boy is smiling again and has made significant progress. However, they acknowledged that they are not yet at the end of their journey, but they are hopeful that the most recent operation will be the last for now.

The crocodiles at Johnson?s of Old Hurst the crocodile farm in Cambridgeshire

More than £105,000 has been donated to the fundraising campaign, demonstrating the community's support for the family during this challenging time.

The investigation into the boy's care is still ongoing, with a focus on ensuring that the necessary steps are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Police at Johnson?s of Old Hurst the crocodile farm in Cambridgeshire. // A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being mauled by a crocodile at a zoo - as a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Cambridgeshire Police said they were called to Johnson?s of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon in Cambs., just before 1.30pm on today (June 18). the boy is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital and they are supporting this family. They said they do not believe the man and the child are known to each other. Photo released 18/06/2026 Photo released 19/06/2026

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