Girl, two, is killed by crocodiles after wandering into their enclosure at her home in Cambodia… before father goes in to rescue her skull from the reptiles

Rom Roath Neary (pictured left) died after wandering away from her parents and apparently climbing through a gap in a fence, at her family's crocodile farm in Cambodia.

Rom's parents, whose names have not been released, had built a fence around the crocodile pit but the little girl had been able to climb through a gap in the barrier.

Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy. They also issued a warning to families with crocodile farms to keep a close eye on their children at all times.

The shocking video, shot by an eyewitness, of crocodiles fighting over Rom's remains and her father entering the enclosure to retrieve her skull has been shared on Facebook and video-sharing platforms.

There are many crocodile farms in Cambodia, especially in Siem Reap province, which breed crocodiles for their leather.

Police lieutenant Och Sophen said the toddler's mother, who had recently given birth, had lost track of Rom as she was busy with the newborn.

Rom's father returned home later, realised his daughter was missing and started looking for her before discovering the horrific truth.

Sophen said: 'He found a skull in the crocodile enclosure.

'He confirmed the daughter fell into the crocodile enclosure and that the crocodiles killed her, leaving only her skull.'

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