A construction worker helping to build the multi-million pound resort dubbed 'Jurassic Park' has been seriously injured by a Komodo dragon, according to reports.
Elias Agas, 46, was rushed to hospital from Rinca Island in Indonesia after one of the lizards 'torn several parts of his body', Media Indonesia has said.
Julius Buki, head of security at the Komodo National Park, said the attack took place while Agas was working.
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He told Media Indonesia: "Upon receiving this information, fellow ranger officers from the TNK Hall who were at the location immediately managed to evacuate the victim.
"The victim, who had several torn parts of his body, was then evacuated to Labuanbajo using a TNK speedboat for further treatment."
According to the report, the worker was 'seriously injured'.
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The Komodo dragon was also reported to have an injured leg and foot following the incident.
The £4.8 million resort is currently under construction on Rinca Island, which is home to hundreds of Komodo dragons.
It got itself the nickname Jurassic Park after a video was shared showing what the park will look like alongside the tune from the classic flick.
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Its planned opening has already sparked concern from animal-lovers and conservationists who fear it may harm the huge lizards.
A collective of activists, who use the name Save Komodo Now, have said the development will be news for the Komodo dragons living on the island.
A spokesperson from Save Komodo Now, told the BBC: "This kind of massive development disturbs the interaction of the animals.
"It will change their habitat."
However, an official from the environment ministry has hit back at the claims, saying in October: "If we control it well and minimise contact with wildlife, the current tourism development will not endanger the Komodo population."
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In 2019, the Indonesian government said it would be closing Komodo Island to tourists after more than 40 of the lizards were smuggled out and sold off.
The plan was to close from January 2020 after police uncovered a smuggling ring attempting to sell 41 of the reptiles overseas for $35,000 (£26,600) each.
But, according to Sky News, officials then reversed this decision and instead implemented a $1,000 (£750) tourist entry fee to try and keep the number of visitors down and deter criminals.
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