It was supposed to be just another fishing trip off the coast of Indonesia — calm waters, clear skies, and a boat full of laughter. But for 26-year-old Dimas, it turned into a nightmare he’ll never forget.
As he leaned over the side to check a tangled net, something massive surged from the deep. A giant saltwater crocodile, estimated at over 5 meters long, lunged from beneath the surface and clamped its jaws around his lower body. Panic erupted. His crewmates froze in shock as Dimas screamed, half-submerged, trapped in the crushing grip of the beast.
What happened next stunned everyone.
Just as the crocodile began to drag Dimas under, three dolphins appeared out of nowhere. Witnesses say they slammed into the predator repeatedly, causing it to loosen its grip. At the same time, two fellow fishermen risked their lives, using oars and a harpoon to drive the creature off. Incredibly, it let go — and disappeared into the depths.
Dimas was rushed to shore with broken ribs and deep wounds, but alive. Locals are calling it a miracle — and hailing the dolphins as mysterious heroes from the sea.
“Without them,” Dimas said from his hospital bed, “I wouldn’t be here.”
A close call. An ancient predator. And a rescue no one expected.
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