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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Helen William

Wowcher sorry for ‘unacceptable’ crocodile attack marketing email

  • Wowcher has issued an "unreserved" apology for an "unacceptable" email subject line that appeared to mock a recent crocodile attack involving a three-year-old boy.
  • The controversial email, sent to customers, was headlined: "Snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid," leading to widespread outrage on social media platforms.
  • The incident referenced occurred at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire, where a three-year-old boy was attacked by at least one crocodile after allegedly being thrown into its enclosure.
  • The boy is currently in a critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge , having sustained serious injuries before being rescued by zoo staff.
  • Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident, but he has since been released on bail until 18 September after being deemed "not fit for interview" due to learning difficulties.

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