A seven-year-old boy left fighting for his life after a monster crocodile tore off his arm in front of his horrified parents is recovering at home after more than a month in hospital.
Terrified Johandre Blom had been attacked as he splashed in the shallows of a South African waterway so croc infested it is known as Crocodile River.
The youngster had been holidaying with his family in Brits, North West Province, South Africa when the giant reptile struck on 21st March.
Picture shows seven-year-old Johandre Blom recovering after crocodile attack near Brits, South Africa. He lost his arm. Note: Image is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)
As his horrified pal Dylan Bekker, screamed, Johandre's dad and his friend's father came running and began a gruesome tug of war with the croc.
After thrashing Johandre around in its powerful jaws the crocodile finally lost its grip as the youngster's left arm was torn clean off.
The two dads applied pressure to Johandre's wound before he was rushed to hospital.
Medics stabilised the boy before he was helicoptered to a specialist intensive care hospital in Alberton where he was placed in an induced coma.
Picture shows seven-year-old Johandre Blom recovering after crocodile attack near Brits, South Africa. He lost his arm. Note: Image is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)
Now in an extraordinary show of courage the boy has reportedly posted a social media clip from his home thanking well-wishers who helped pay his huge medical bills.
Johandre reportedly signed off the clip saying: "Love you, love you, love you bye."
His family sought help with a BackaBuddy Fund plea to meet the bills which raised nearly ZAR 500,000 (GBP 20,090).
Dylan Bekker's dad Jannie Bekker described the croc attack as "horrendous".
Picture shows the crocodile that attacked Johandre Blom near Brits, South Africa, undated. His arm was ripped. Note: Private photo taken from local media. (Newsflash/NX)
He said: "It was a monster of a crocodile. After Johandre was saved, a young man went out in a boat to see if he could find the arm, and the crocodile went for the boat.
"We went to see the owner of the resort and advised that the crocodile be shot. This must not happen again."
It is currently unclear, however, if the crocodile was ever caught.
(Simona Kitanovska / newsX)