An 11-year-old boy has survived a crocodile attack in Gwembe, Zambia and has since been admitted to Monze Mission Hospital.

Kkole Ward Councillor Austern Hamubeze says the boy, identified as Matata Mboozi, was drinking water from Lake Kariba yesterday around 13:00 hours when he was attacked by a crocodile.

Hamubeze says the incident happened when Mboozi was taking care of animals and managed to save himself from the attack.

He has appealed to well-wishers to come through and help the family with medical bills.
Zambia Police in Southern Province is yet to issue a statement on the matter.