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Lizard Island is a popular destination for snorkelers and divers.
A 33-year-old was attacked by a crocodile there
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A snorkeler was attacked by a crocodile on the Great Barrier Reef off Australia, which is famous for its coral diversity.
The 33-year-old man was flown to a hospital with bite wounds on his head and neck, said an official.
According to local media reports, the man's injuries are not life threatening.
The aggressive reptile was probably a two-meter-long saltwater crocodile.
The incident reportedly took place off Lizard Island - the island is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and a popular destination for snorkelers and divers.
However, it is also known as "crocodile land", warned the official.
You have to be careful when swimming in the water.
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