"He was very apologetic," Superintendent Daniel Shean said.

“他非常地抱歉，”警官丹尼尔·谢安说。

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The HGV lorry was parked on Shean Road in the village at about 21: 45 GMT on 25 January.

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But Mr Bairstow then slipped and the crocodile grabbed his legs, trying to pull them into the water, Mr Shean said.

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Local resort manager Greg Shean said the rescuer whacked the crocodile with a tree branch until it let go and disappeared into the water.

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