THIS is the chilling moment a woman was dragged down a river between the jaws of a crocodile.
Footage of the sinister creature was caught by witnesses after 57-year-old Soudamini Mahala was snapped up as she bathed in the Kharastrota River in India.
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Soudamini Mahala was taken by a crocodile while bathing in the Kharastrota RiverCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
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The croc lunged at her while she was bathing, leaving no time for rescuers to come to her aidCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
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The animal was seen dragging her lifeless body down the river by terrified bystandersCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The huge reptile can be seen swimming through the water with Mahala’s lifeless body in its mouth.
The shouts of shocked villagers were shouting in surprise in the background audio of the video.
Despite cries for help, nobody was able to reach her in time.
Witnesses said the crocodile lunged at the unsuspecting woman and pulled her into the water before anyone could react.
Locals rushed to the river, too late to save the victim from the crocodile’s death grip.
The ordeal took place in Kantia village, in the Jajpur district Odisha, in eastern India.
“The woman was taking a bath in the Kharasrota river around 4pm on Monday,” a police spokesperson said.
“A crocodile dragged her into the high stream of the river.
“Villagers present on the riverbank tried to chase the reptile but failed to rescue her,” they added.
Emergency services rushed to the river after being alerted to the attack and have since launched a search operation to recover Mahala’s body.
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Eyewitness Naba Kidhore Mahala said villagers had jumped in to try and save Mahala.
“As we noticed that the crocodile was dragging the woman into the river, we jumped to rescue her,” he said.
“All our efforts went in vain.”
The tragic crocodile attack comes just days after a camper was found dead after sending his family photos of a bear.
The man’s body was discovered with extensive wounds two days after snapping pics of the forest giant.
Family of the unidentified camper raised the alarm after he went radio silent from Sam’s Throne Campground in Arkansas.
The 60-year-old from Missouri was found several yards from the campsite on October 2 after his son requested a welfare check as he had not heard from him “for a couple of days”.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that he had been dragged from the campsite which has been “disturbed” and where officers found “evidence of a struggle and injury”.
“There were also drag marks leading from the campground into the woods,” the release added.
While officials await autopsy results to confirm the cause of death, they said his body had “extensive injuries consistent with those expected from a large carnivore attack”.
This is in line with pictures he sent his family just days before his body was found showing a “young male bear” near his campsite on September 30.
“Until the Arkansas Crime Lab completes the autopsy, we can’t 100% say it was a bear, but everything strongly indicates it,” Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said.
“We are attempting to find the bear and dispose of it so the Game and Fish Commission can test it for anything that may have led to the encounter.
“We know without a doubt that a bear was in camp with our victim and the injuries absolutely are consistent with a bear attack.
“This is a highly unusual case. We are very early in the investigation and search and will update as we can.
“If you are in the area, just be aware and use caution, especially with children,” he added.
“History tells us that once a bear becomes predatory, it often continues those behaviors.”
As the hunt for the bear continues, the Sam’s Throne Campground has been shutdown to the public.
The camper’s death, if confirmed to be caused by a bear, will be the state’s second fatal bear attack in one month, which is highly unusual.
NOTHING screams luxury like a top-notch yacht, so it’s no wonder Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has been hosting Max Verstappen on his boat in a bid to woo the popular driver away from Red Bull.
The Formula One World Champion, 27, has been spotted sunning himself topless on the vessel just off the coast of Sardinia.
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Toto and his wife Susie regularly use the yachtCredit: Instagram
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Max owns his own yacht that could rival Toto’sCredit: Getty
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Toto’s yacht is 50 meters in length and has a Jacuzzi on the forward deckCredit: Mangusta yachts
In photos that emerged last week, he was seen enjoying the heat as he laughed with Toto, 53, who was dressed all in white.
The luxurious yacht, named Mangusta 165, is believed to have cost the racing boss £20million and spends most of the time moored in Monaco when not in use.
F1 is currently on its summer break, with the next race not until August 31 in Zandvoort.
Max’s break with the Mercedes boss has refuelled rumours that he might move to the team when his contract with Red Bull is up.
The four-time world champion told RacingNews365: “I’m in the middle. Maybe it’ll be good, maybe it’ll be bad – we’ll see.
“I’m very open-minded, honestly. I don’t even think about it too much – I’m just enjoying the moment.
“When I sit in the car next year, we’ll figure it out. I’m not making the rules anyway.”
Toto has owned his yacht, which is 50m in length and has a top speed of 25 knots, since 2023.
It boasts five bedrooms and can host 12 guests, who can also enjoy use of the jet skis and a hot tub.
The Mercedes boss isn’t the only F1 star to own a fancy yacht. Here we look at battle of the boats.
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Max Verstappen
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Max is reported to have bought a 33m yacht that he’s named Unleash the LionCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachts
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It boasts a huge living dining area inside the shipCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachts
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And the large master bedroom boasts a king-sized bedCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachts
He might have spent the beginning of his summer break on Toto’s yacht, but the F1 driver has his own boat – which has been described as a ‘Bond villain’s weekend getaway’.
It can hold up to 12 guests alongside five crew, meaning Max and partner Kelly Piquet have ample space for entertaining as well as room for their daughter, Lily, born in May.
It has an open deck to the rear which is fitted with white couches and is thought to have an area to store a speed boat.
He also has a large stateroom inside, but little else is known about the pricey vessel’s interior.
Max moored the yacht in Monaco this year when he was competing in the principality’s Grand Prix but he hasn’t posted photos since its purchase earlier this year.
George Russell
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George and girlfriend Carmen Mundt spend a lot of time on his yachtCredit: instagram/carmenmmundt
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The yacht boasts a lounging deck for sunbathing and enjoying the wavesCredit: pershing yacht
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It has four cabins that can accommodate up to eight guestsCredit: pershing yacht
British F1 ace George, 27, is the latest driver to join the yacht owner’s club with his Pershing 6X.
He splashed out £2.2million on the luxurious vessel following his success on the track.
The boat might be smaller than grid rival Max’s, but it’s not tiny either.
It has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a spacious upper deck living area.
And he’s been showing the yacht off on his social media with girlfriend Carmen Mundt, 26, and a host of friends on board.
They also have a stash of pricey water toys and the racer has posted videos of him and others on a hydrofoil skimming across the sea.
Like rival Max, George is also spending his summer break from the circuit on the boat off the coast of Sardinia.
Fernando Alonso
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Fernando has made sure his yacht is as eco-friendly as possibleCredit: Sunreef Yachts
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The catamaran features 68.6 square metres of solar panelsCredit: Sunreef Yachts
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He claims he loves the peace he gets from being on the oceanCredit: Sunreef Yachts
Spanish driver Fernando, 44, has owned a Sunreef Power Eco 60 since 2023 after signing an order for it back in 2021.
Each yacht from the brand is a bespoke creation for the buyer.
The 18.3m long vessel is solar-powered, giving the boat eco-friendly credentials that most yachts don’t have.
“I think [Sunreef] is the only company that takes sustainability to a very serious level,” said Alonso during an interview with BOAT International.
“To have a fully electric catamaran powered by solar panels made perfect sense to me.”
The solar panels cover 68.6m squared across the yacht, including the roof and hull sides.
It’s equipped with two 360kw electric motors and a set of 990kwh batteries which are solar powered – making the yacht essentially silent when moving.
One of the smaller yachts owned by an F1 star, it can accommodate up to six guests and four crew.
But, for Fernando, size doesn’t matter.
Alonso said: “On board, all that matters is peace of mind, fresh air, and good company. Yachting should not be about ego.
“For me, it’s about sharing good moments and being respectful towards the environment.”
Lawrence Stroll
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The Aston Martin F1 boss has traded his huge yacht for a slightly smaller oneCredit: Getty
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Faith isn’t a small vessel at 262ft long and repotedly has a swimming pool on boardCredit: Feadship
Billionaire Lawrence, 65, has splashed some of his enormous fortune on a 262-foot long floating mansion for a cool £184.5million.
The Aston Martin F1 team owner downsized from his original yacht, Faith, to Project 714 in March – and has now also renamed it Faith.
The upper decks, enclosed in glass, contain a swimming pool, a games deck and a helicopter landing pad with a hangar below, according to Luxury Launches.
Inside, there are seven guest cabins which can hold up to 14 people as well as space for 20 crew members.
It’s thought the large vessel, which has a top speed of 17knots, has annual running costs of up to £20million.
Lawrence’s previous boat could host up to 18 people across nine cabins and had a crew of 34.
It also boasted a private cinema, nine-meter swimming pool plus a spa and plunge pool.
He sold it to business tycoon Michael Latifi when he decided to downsize to a slightly smaller vessel.
Lewis Hamilton
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Back in 2017 Lewis entertained model Bella Hadid on a yachtCredit: BackGrid
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Lewis has his own gigantic yacht which featured in a music videoCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
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He also charters yachts when entertaining family and friends on the waterCredit: Splash
British driver Lewis, 40, is also a member of the F1 yacht club with Sunseeker 90, which he is thought to have bought in 2009 for around £2.9million.
And when he’s not feeling like being on his own boat, he charters other vessels that boast a bigger range of rooms and activities.
Sunseeker 90 is 91.9feet and can sleep up to eight guests. It boasts a top speed of 30 knots meaning it’s a speedy boat.
The yacht is normally moored in Monaco, where Lewis resides during the off season.
It features American walnut carpentry, air-conditioning, a huge kitchen and an entertainment area with a shower where guests can rinse off after a dip in the sea.
He was seen entertaining model Bella Hadid, 28, on a yacht back in 2017, but it’s not clear if he used his own boat or rented one for entertaining.
Lewis has also been spotted entertaining pals over the years, including former teammate Nico Rosberg and his own family.
Charles Leclerc
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Charles owns not one, but two yachts so he can do different things with eachCredit: https://www.instagram.com/charlottesiine/
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His Riva yacht, named Sedici, can reach speeds of up to 37 knotsCredit: Instagram
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His second yacht, named Monza, is named after the circuit where he placed 1st in 2019Credit: Instagram @charles_leclerc
Ferrari driver Charles, 27, appears to be a big fan of spending time on both his yachts – because who would have one when you could have two?
He owns a Riva 66 Ribelle named Sedici, which is Italian for sixteen – his race number – and a Riva Dolceriva open cruiser.
Sedici is a 20m sports yacht that can reach speeds of up to 37 knots and has three cabins inside.
He brought it to the Monaco Grand Prix this year, like many of his fellow drivers.
It seems to be his favourite of the two boats, as he often shares snaps from holidays on it, many with it in the background while he swims.
His second vessel is named Monza after the world-famous racing circuit – and is a speedy boat.
Charles paid approximately £1.5million for it back in 2020 and reportedly bought it to commemorate winning the Grand Prix at Monza the year before.
It’s 48ft long and can accommodate up to four guests across two cabins.
The lower deck has an L-shaped sofa with a coffee table in the centre. The master cabin has a huge king-sized bed as well as an ensuite.
ANTHONY HARTIGAN was once taught a tough lesson at Wembley by Tottenham “beast” Victor Wanyama as a skinny 17-year-old.
But the Barnet captain is hoping to put that and all his EFL experience to good use as the Bees return to League Two on Saturday after a seven-year absence when they host Fleetwood.
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Anthony Hartigan tried his best to get the ball of Tottenham’s Victor Wanyama in 2018
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Hartigan, 25, clocked 118 appearances in League One for AFC Wimbledon and another 20 for Newport (on loan) and Mansfield in League Two before dropping into non-league with Barnet.
And he has also played at Wembley twice — including taking on Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs in 2018 with the Dons while their new stadium was being built.
He told SunSport: “We got drawn away against Tottenham in the FA Cup so I had a unique chance to play at Wembley. It was an incredible experience to take on Premier League stars live on TV.
“I was only 17 and it was my breakthrough year. I’d only made my senior debut that season so to be walking out under the arch alongside the likes of Harry Kane was surreal.
“I was up against Alli and Wanyama. I’ve got a photo of me trying to get the ball off Wanyama, which is funny because I’m like a skinny little boy and he was just a beast! I didn’t stand a chance!
“Our manager Neal Ardley told us the next morning, ‘That’s the standard you must reach if you want to make it to the top.’
“They just do everything so well technically, tactically, physically and mentally. It’s frightening how big a gap it is from our level.”
Luke Hartigan has found a new home with Barnet where he has returned to the EFL
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Anthony Hartigan also faced Arsenal and Eddie Nketiah in the Carabao Cup
Hartigan was also on the losing side in the 2021 League Two play-off final with Newport when they were beaten after extra-time by Morecambe.
Not only was the day soiled by the result but the crowd number was limited to only 9,083 because of Covid restrictions.
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Hartigan feels he has unfinished business in the EFL, having played regularly for the Dons.
But when he joined Mansfield three years ago, a shoulder injury wrecked his first season there before he was loaned for a year to Barnet, a move he made permanent last July.
However, he has found a home at the Hertfordshire club, starting 89 of his 90 league appearances — and winning the National League title in May.
Now he cannot wait to get his EFL career motoring again with the Bees.
He said: “I had a bit of bad luck going to Manfield. It was the right club for me at the wrong time — but Barnet has definitely proved to be the right team at the right time.
“I’ve excelled here because there are good people around me, I’m getting games under my belt again and the whole environment has been excellent.
“We don’t fear the jump into League Two because this team deserves to be here.
“On a personal level I want to reach the highest level I can and enjoy my football. I’m enjoying my journey with Barnet.”
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