Boy, 14, in hospital after crocodile attack while fishing at far north Queensland beach

"A 14-year-old boy has been hospitalised after he was attacked by a crocodile while fishing at a beach in far north Queensland, authorities said. He sustained wounds to his leg and torso on Saturday afternoon at Myall beach, Cape Tribulation, a small coastal community 140km north of Cairns, a Queensland ambulance service spokesperson said. The teenager was in a stable condition on Monday, the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service confirmed."

"After the attack, the teenager was carried along a beach boardwalk which links directly to PK's Jungle Village, a coastal property with accommodation for travellers, according to the resort general manager, Ashlee Piper. First aid was administered by staff and a nurse staying at the property. Piper said the boy was very lucky. Onlookers and locals heard cries for help, she said. Initially an ambulance was called after realising the severity triple zero was called again and a helicopter was sent."

"They found no sign of the crocodile. Map showing location of reported crocodile attack in far north Queensland The department would continue to monitor the area and had installed additional crocodile warning signage, supplementing the permanent signs at all beach access points. October marks the start of the annual crocodile breeding season in the area. Detsi's website states male crocodiles become especially sassy when looking for a mate during this period, potentially increasing risk."

A 14-year-old boy was hospitalised with leg and torso wounds after a crocodile attacked him while he was fishing at Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation. The incident occurred in thigh-high water on Saturday afternoon. The teenager was in stable condition on Monday at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Staff and a nurse at PK's Jungle Village administered first aid after he was carried along a beach boardwalk. Ambulance services attended and a helicopter was dispatched. Detsi officers searched the area with drones and a boat but located no crocodile. Additional warning signs were installed and monitoring continued during the crocodile breeding season.

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