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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

HISTORICAL FACTS: Ian botham saved by ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap - Caught on Camera

Cricket Australia Botham - (AP2007)

England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia.

Botham, along with Hughes and a group of friends, was on a boat when the accident happened, resulting in some heavy bruising to his torso but no serious injuries for the former England all-rounder.

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