{"id":18605,"date":"2012-05-29T12:03:13","date_gmt":"2012-05-29T09:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/?p=18605"},"modified":"2012-05-29T12:03:13","modified_gmt":"2012-05-29T09:03:13","slug":"horror-pure-crocodile-munches-briton-second-brit-still-missing-18605","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/horror-pure-crocodile-munches-briton-second-brit-still-missing-18605\/","title":{"rendered":"Horror Pure: Crocodile munches Briton, second Brit still missing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crocodile attack in India : One Briton munched by mugger croc, second still missing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The eaten body of a British man who went missing holidaying with a friend on a crocodile infested river in Bangalore, India has been discovered.<\/h2>\n

Bangalore, India \/ NationalTurk – Ian Turton, from York, was on holiday on the Cauvery River in Bangalore, India with a friend when he was killed. Turton was attacked and killed by a crocodile, reports from the area indicate.<\/p>\n

Rescuers have found an inflatable dinghy, thought to have been used by the pair with puncture marks that could have been caused by a crocodile.<\/p>\n

Crocodile attack in India : One Briton munched by mugger croc, second still missing<\/h3>\n

Mr Turton’s travelling companion Michael Easton, from London, is still missing, and is feared dead and also been munched by crocodiles. The 800km Cauvery River is said to be infested with crocodiles.<\/p>\n

It runs across three southern Indian states including Tamil Nadu where Mr Turton was working for US company Tenneco Automotive.<\/p>\n

Today, Mr Turton’s employer paid tribute to him – Sandro Paparelli, vice president and general manager of Tenneco Ride Control Europe, stated, ‘ Ian was a valued member of our advanced manufacturing and engineering team and worked in a variety of Tenneco locations to support the company’s international expansion.’<\/p>\n

Bangalore, India : Death of Briton following fatal crocodile attack confirmed<\/h4>\n

” Ian was a much appreciated colleague and leaves many friends all over the Tenneco world. ‘ We are all profoundly saddened by this tragic loss of life and extend our deepest sympathies to Ian’s family and friends.’<\/p>\n

Yesterday Mr Turton’s brother Nigel described him as a ‘ very resourceful, adventurous man’. The British foreign office stated authorities are continuing to search the area infested by crocodiles.<\/p>\n

A spokeswoman stated, ‘ We can confirm the death of a British national while on an excursion on the Cauvery River near Bangalore, India. Another British national is still missing.’<\/p>\n

‘The local authorities continue their search efforts in the area. We are providing consular assistance to the families of the victimized citizens.’<\/p>\n

Crocodile attacks : 6 of 23 species are dangerous to humans<\/h5>\n

Only six of the 23 crocodilian species are considered dangerous to adult humans, and only individuals 2 metres (6.6 ft) in length or more represent a serious danger to humans, as smaller crocodiles are considered incapable of killing a person.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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