Dia Mirza Instagram – Traveling into the wild has given me many stories… narratives that have shaped my humanity. But this one will be my favourite from this memorable trip to #SriLanka. Those that work in service of nature protect and defend humanity. And Keith’s story is a good example 🐘🌏🙃. Keiths salty crocodile story: A 16 and half foot Salty Crocodile is trapped in a verandah. While rescuing it Keith’s hand slipped into the salty crocs mouth, as he was about to pull it out, salty croc snapped the jaw shut. (Crocs have big jaw muscles which allows them to close their mouths quickly but it doesn’t allow them to open their jaws as fast. And they lock their jaw once closed.) One of the prominent canine teeth of the croc (the longest one) on the right side went through and through Keith’s right hand. After he was done securing the croc with his free left hand, while his right hand remained in the crocs jaw for 17mins, he got himself to a hospital, got 26 stitches and is always available to rescue any wild life, any time, night or day. Keith a city boy, born and raised in Colombo, in service of nature all of his 29 years of existence 🙌🏼 💚 @sanctuaryasia @bittusahgal @wildcoastlodge @narniaa @unsdgadvocates @unep @unitednations #ForPeopleForPlanet #SDGs #KidsForTigers #BeatPlasticPollution #CleanSeas #Biodiversity #NatureLove #WildForLife #TravelWithDee Yala, Sri Lanka