Tourist bitten by Komodo dragon
A tourist has been attacked by a Komodo dragon in a park in Indonesia.
Rangers in West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara province said the incident is the first human attack in the past five years.
According to local reports, 50-year-old Singaporean tourist Lon Lee Alle was ‘severely bitten’ on his leg but had repeatedly ignored warnings not to get too close to the creatures to take pictures.
The giant lizards were reportedly eating at the time.
Park rangers said incident happened away from designated safe areas identified by the park.
Sudiyono, the head of Komodo National Park said attacks on humans are rare despite the creatures being fearsome predators.
They can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 70kg.
"I also appeal to all tourists to take guides with you when wandering around to see Komodo dragons. Never risk your safety by staying with locals and watching Komodos without an official guide only for the sake of your budget," he said.
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