The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA brave swimmer who managed to prise the jaws of a 6ft 5 crocodile off his head during a horror attack has opened up about the traumatic incident.Mark Ridge was taking an afternoon dip at the Lake Placid in Cairns, Queensland, on Thursday, January 28, after an unexpected attack from the huge beast led to severe injuries.The 44-year-old father suffered cuts to his hands, shoulder, head and face after the croc managed to clamp his huge jaw around Mark's head.Luckily, the Aussie was able to wrestle himself free and made his way to the shore where he was helped by passers by.He was rushed to Cairns Base Hospital and remained alert and awake.
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