Woman saved from jaws of crocodile in Sundarbans

Kolkata, Oct 29 (UNI) A couple was seriously injured in a crocodile attack in the Sundarbans today, police said.

Fisherman Kanai Samanta (32) and his 28-year-old wife Bishnupriya of Patharpratima of South 24-Parganas had been fishing in the Jagdal river early this morning.

When Bishnupriya got down in the river to spread nets, Kanai heard a scream and saw his wife being dragged into the river by a crocodile.

Kanhai immediately jumped into the river and pulled her out, but he himself was seriously wounded by the reptile.

Both were taken to the local health centre.

UNI PC KK AKJ BST1808