Wednesday 14 September 2022 01:20 AM Queensland issues warning about massive 'problem' crocodiles stalking boats and ... trends now
Australian wildlife authorities have issued urgent warnings after two massive crocodiles believed to be targeting people were captured, including a five-metre monster.
Both deadly reptiles were trapped in north Queensland after it was decided they posed an 'unacceptable threat to humans'.
A 3.2metre saltwater crocodile was spotted 'approaching fishers and boats' at the retirement town of Saunders Beach, north of Townsville.
Australian wildlife authorities have issued urgent warnings after two massive crocodiles believed to targeting people had to be captured, including a five-metre monster
A 3.2 metre saltwater crocodile was spotted 'approaching fishers and boats' at the retirement town of Saunders Beach, north of Townsville
Wildlife officers captured the animal in a baited trap placed in Althaus Creek and removed it.
The croc will be rehomed to a zoo or crocodile farm.
North at Cairns, a much bigger five-metre giant was captured and restrained at the Cairns Wildlife Operations Base.
Wildlife Officers Dinouk, Corinna, Ash and Chris were photographed smiling beside the enormous beast, which had to be held down by nine ropes and straps.
North at Cairns, a much bigger five-metre giant was captured and restrained at the Cairns Wildlife Operations Base
Wildlife officers captured the croc bothering fishers at Saunders Beach in a baited trap placed in Althaus Creek and removed it for 'rehoming'
The latest survey of saltwater or estuarine crocodiles in mid 2021 found there were over 30,000 mature crocs in Queensland.
