A pregnant woman identify as Pauline Pauline Kawina, from Divava village, Kavango East showed extraordinary bravery and quick thinking when she rescued her son from the jaws of a crocodile.
According to other sources, the woman went to the river where the crocodile attacked her four years old son.
Without a second thought, the woman jumped into the river and wrestled with the crocodile until it released her son. They both sustained injuries but they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The incident has attracted widespread attention and praise for the woman’s heroic act. Local authorities have also warned residents to be cautious when near rivers, as crocodile attacks are becoming common in the area.
The woman’s actions demonstrate the powerful instinct of a mother’s love and protection for her child. Her bravery and quick response saved her son’s life and serves as an inspiration to others in similar situations.
A similar incident happened at Ntara village where a brother rescue his sister from the crocodile’s mouth.
