Andrea
Thompson, OurAmazingPlanet Managing Editor
Date: 12 April
2013 Time: 10:06 AM ET
An 83-year-old
Indonesian woman survived a recent attack by a fearsome 2-meter-long (6.6 feet)
Komodo dragon and is currently recovering in the hospital.
The attack
occurred when Haisah, who like many Indonesians goes by one name, was making a
broom from a coconut tree, Agence
France-Press reported. The reptile pounced and bit down on her hand and
Haisah told AFP, "I knew that I faced a fight for survival." She
kicked one of the reptile's front legs, which was enough to get it to release
her hand, then screamed for help. That is one tough lady!
Haisah's wrist
required 35 stitches and was initially paralyzed, though it has since recovered
some mobility. This incident follows a spate of Komodo dragon attacks in recent
months on the Indonesian islands that are the native home of the species. Komodo dragons are
the world's largest lizard, growing up to 200 pounds (90 kilograms); they are
considered a vulnerable species and are protected in their native habitat.
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