Boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure discharged

Johnson's of Old Hurst Zoo Incident

A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire has been discharged from hospital. According to his family, the boy is happy to be back home, playing with his toys, and being a big brother. The incident occurred on June 18, when the boy was allegedly thrown into one of the crocodile enclosures at the zoo. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was later released on bail. The boy's family has been updating their situation on a GoFundMe page, which was set up to support them financially during their son's recovery. The boy underwent multiple surgeries to treat his injuries, with his family previously stating that he had undergone seven operations. His parents have said that he does not need any more immediate surgeries, and they can now focus on his rehabilitation at home. The family has to attend the hospital frequently to find out the next steps for their son's rehabilitation. The GoFundMe page has raised more than £113,000 to date, which has supported the family financially to cover immediate costs such as bills and mortgage, as well as allowed them to cover their loss of wages during this time. The family has also used some of the donated money to buy and gift new toys to the hospital's play team and has donated to the sick children's trust. They plan to donate to Addenbrooke Hospital's charitable trust to thank the staff for their support. The boy's family has expressed their gratitude to everyone who has shown kindness and generosity during this difficult time. They hope that the donations they have received can continue to help them as a family and contribute towards the charities and people who have helped support them. In a separate incident, a man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 10-year-old girl was seriously injured in a crash on a busy Huntingdonshire road. The incident occurred on August 24, and the girl was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital for further care. However, this incident is not related to the Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo incident. The investigation into the zoo incident is ongoing. The boy's family has stated that they will only update their GoFundMe page further if there is something meaningful to say, and they have asked that their son's identifying features not be released. They have thanked everyone for their support and hope that the donations they have received can make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others.

The boy's family is focused on his recovery and is grateful for the support they have received from the community. They have said, "Now that we are home, our son’s rehabilitation journey continues and we can focus on ensuring our son has the best possible chance at recovery."

The family has also expressed their appreciation for the hospital staff, saying that they plan to donate to Addenbrooke Hospital's charitable trust to thank them for their support. They have also donated to the sick children's trust and have bought and gifted new toys to the hospital's play team.

The boy's family has asked for privacy as they focus on their son's recovery. They have stated that they will only update their GoFundMe page further if there is something meaningful to say, and they have asked that their son's identifying features not be released.