World Weirdest News Series # 1

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tourist mauled by Komodo dragon.

The world's largest species of lizard attacked and badly injured a tourist on a visit to Komodo national park in eastern Indonesia.

The 50-year-old victim, identified as Singaporean Lon Lee Alle.
And here's what happened. To save money alley had been staying with locals an area off limits to tourists and plan to watch the villagers feeder group of dragons.
The animals are capable of surprising burst of speed and the villagers warned Mister Alle not to get too close cause the animals don’t like being disturbed during feeding.


But Alle needs to get that perfect shot and so he approached one of the mass of Lizzy's it was a tad bit too close, a charge that foolish tourist at one leg He was "severely bitten" on his left leg and it rapidly tears the flesh.“The man was in pain. He was lucky there were people around to help him, or it could have been much worse. The Villagers rushed and prevent the dragon from killing the man.
He was given first aid at the site before being taken by boat to nearby Flores island, where he was admitted to hospital and is now in a stable condition.

Thirty people have been bitten by Komodo dragons since 1974, with five of the victims dying, according to Komodo National Park authorities.

Komodo National Park boss Sudiyono said: He must have been too close. A Komodo doesn’t like to be disturbed when eating. This is the first incident of a human being bitten by a Komodo dragon in the past five years.

In 2013, Australian researchers discovered the Komodo jaw contains glands which excrete several kinds of venom that induce shock and prevent blood clotting. It’s this, and not bacteria in its saliva that poses the real threat

"Never risk your safety by staying with locals and watching dangerous animals without an official guide, for the sake of your budget."

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Nice post! Komodos are one of my favorites! Kudos to you for mentioning they have venom; too many people think it's just the bacteria that makes them lethal!

what was the guy thinking? hmm "komodo dragon, komodo national park, ya should be no problem getting right up and personal". lol

That's one serious injury, hope I never run into such a monster

I would do the same if I were to be a Komodo dragon aswell :p it's basic common sense that you don't mess up with someone who is eating, sleeping or mating. Who likes being invaded and being denied of a personal space ?

These things have a terrifying bite with the anti-clotting venom. One of the worst bites around where the venom is not the direct cause of death.

Omg! Why is it always the tourists going for the perfect shots despite warning?! Aloha

Dangerous reptile! Care should be taken by tourist which visiting such places.

"needs to get that perfect shot".... Near a giant lizard with a venom and bateria rich maw... slow clap

Oooh man

Shytttt I went to middle school in Singapore and they always told us Komodos/monitor lizards were friendly lol guess they were wrong

Damn that sucks for him.

Great post-Upvoted and Resteemed <3