Man hospitalised after crocodile attack in Northern Territory

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A man has been bitten by a crocodile while spear-fishing in a remote Northern Territory community.

The 22-year-old had been fishing around 4am in East Arnhem Land when the crocodile attacked him, injuring his arm and leg.

The man's injuries are not considered life-threatening.

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Police in Nhulunbuy were notified of the incident.

"Due to the remote location of the incident, a community member transported the victim to Birany Birany," Senior Sergeant Xavier McMahon said.

"He was then airlifted to Gove District Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition."

Northern Territory police said the incident was a timely reminder to be aware of crocodiles in the Top End.

Source: 9News