Boy, 7, fighting for life after crocodile rips arm off while he was playing just a few feet from parents on fishing trip

A SEVEN-year-old boy's arm was ripped off in a horrific crocodile attack - which left him fighting for his life.

Johandre Blom was attacked while playing in the water at the Roodekoppies Dam, located on Crocodile River in Brits, South Africa.

The brutal attack, which took place on March 21, occurred when young Johandre was playing in the water with his pal.

His parents were fishing just a few feet away when he was attacked by the large reptile.

His nine-year-old friend, Dylan, reportedly screamed and tried to help the younger boy.

The victim's father, named as Corne, was sitting with the older boy's father, Jannie Bekker.

Bekker told local media: "The next moment my little boy screamed.

"I saw him grab Johandre by the arm, but there was a big jerk and then Johandre was away from Dylan.

"Dylan shouted, 'there's a crocodile here', and Corne and I immediately ran to the water."

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