An American surfer was in serious but stable condition after being attacked by a large crocodile at a popular tourist beach in Costa Rica last week. "It was a vicious attack and he was bitten several times in the leg as well as the head," Mr McNulty said. Mr McNulty said he accompanied the victim, who remained conscious after the attack, to Liberia, the provincial capital, where he underwent surgery. Local media reported that the victim suffered partial amputation of his right ankle. "His friend saved his life and then we the lifeguards helped keep him alive," Mr McNulty said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 27, 2016 20:55 UTC