Cindy Soliano captured a shocking video showing a 25-year-old man crying for help after being bitten by a crocodile at a park in Sitio Saih, Brgy. Bato, Zamboanga Sibugay, the Philippines on April 28, 2025.

In the footage, the crocodile can be seen dragging, thrashing, and violently tossing the man while tightly gripping him.

The reptile even twisted its body, a typical motion during an attack. According to the investigation, the man entered the crocodile enclosure, mistakenly thinking the animal was just a toy. "He was strolling around the area and thought the crocodile was a toy. He went over the fence, entered the enclosure, and then got bitten," said the police.

While waiting for rescue, bystanders tried to lure the crocodile away with food to save the man, who was eventually rescued alive and sustained injuries to his leg and shoulder.

Relatives later revealed that the man has a mental health condition.