Brave Rajasthan Woman Battles Crocodile With Stick To Save Her Husband's Life

A woman from Karauli district, Rajasthan has won the hearts and admiration of netizens for rescuing her husband from a crocodile attack. A video of her recounting the incident went viral on social media.

The brave woman, Vimal Bai and her husband Banne Singh had gone to the Chambal River to provide water to their goats. While near the water, a crocodile suddenly attacked Singh and tried to drag him into the river.

Vimal Bai reacted quickly and used a stick to hit the large reptile in an attempt to save her husband. The crocodile refused to let go of Singh and Vimal Bai thrust the stick into the crocodile's eye and saved her husband.

Woman Fights Crocodile To Save Husband

The crocodile retreated and Singh sustained injuries in the attack, however, his wife's bravery helped save him from death. Singh escaped with his life and was admitted to Mandrail Hospital for treatment. He sustain serious injuries on his leg and is expected to make a full recovery.

Reportedly, Vimal Bai battled against the crocodile for around 15 minutes. She said, "I did not think of my own life, I only thought of saving my husband's life."

The video of Vimal Bai recounting the incident was shared on Twitter. The caption said that the government could award her for her bravery. A netizen impressed by the woman's quick thinking and heroics replied that the government should honour her and give her a gallantry award.

Singh spoke about the experience and added that when his wife attacked the crocodile with a stick, people saw the situation and joined her in her efforts to save him.

While the couple escaped the crocodile attack with their lives, earlier this year terrifying footage emerged of a woman in Florida being killed by an alligator.

The 85-year-old woman was walking her dog when the alligator tried to attack her dog. The woman, Gloria Serge was attempting to protect her pet when she was dragged underwater and killed.

A neighbour saw the incident and called the police and attempted to use a pole to put her to safety, however, it was too late.

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