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A crocodile has seriously injured a 'tourist' in an horrific attack at a lake in Western Australia considered an Instagram hotspot.
The 38-year-old woman was bitten on the leg by a freshwater crocodile while swimming at Butler Cove, Lake Argyle, in the remote Kimberley region in the far north of the state.
Before Monday's attack, the area dubbed the 'Jewel of the Kimberley' was better known for its immense natural beauty.
The idyllic outback location is a favourite of tourists and a major attraction for social media influencers.
Before Monday's crocodile attack, Lake Argyle (pictured) was better known for its tranquil beauty
The woman, whom Daily Mail Australia understands is from elsewhere in WA, sustained serious leg injuries and was first rushed to Kununurra Hospital before being taken to Broome Regional Hospital.
As of Wednesday night, the hospital said she was 'in a stable condition'.
The traveller is understood to have been part of a group that hired a five-metre boat to get around the lake.
On its website, the boat hire company said: 'We do have freshwater crocodiles in Lake Argyle but these creatures don't actively hurt humans.'
It adds that: 'We swim in deeper parts of Lake Argyle where they frequent less.'
A crocodile was later spotted roving around the area and was shot by authorities.
WA's Department of Biodiversity and Conservation (DBCA) sent a crew to patrol the area on Tuesday and said the attack was by 'a problem animal'.
'The attack was unprovoked (and) a 2-2.5 metre freshwater crocodile was seen in the area soon after the incident,' a DBCA spokesperson said.
A 38-year-old was bitten on the leg by a freshwater crocodile while swimming at Lake Argyle, in
