Remains of missing pub landlord discovered inside two crocodiles
1 year, 8 months ago

Remains of missing pub landlord discovered inside two crocodiles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Michael Joyce, from Queensland’s wildlife management team, said they were shot from a distance upstream “within 10 seconds” one one another. “A lad came up on the road shouting ‘he’s gone, he’s gone’ and my mate ran down the bank and said the water was all stirred up and dirty, you could see something bad happened,” Mr Harrison told the Cairns Post. “This is the second time this has occurred, the last one was during the Hinchinbrook fatality, and it is certainly something we’re learning,” Mr Joyce told ABC News. “It’s obviously something that does occur in crocodile populations.” One local told The Telegraph that Steve Irwin, the television personality known as The Crocodile Hunter, who was killed by a stingray in 2006, used to release troublesome crocodiles in the area.

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Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90

The Independent  

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Human remains found inside a crocodile in Australia believed to be that of a 40-year-old tourist
5 months ago

Human remains found inside a crocodile in Australia believed to be that of a 40-year-old tourist

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Police said Tuesday human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a tourist in Australia’s second fatal attack in about a month. The latest victim was 40-year-old doctor Dave Hogbin who fell from a steep bank Saturday into the Annan River south of Cooktown in Queensland state, his family said in a statement. The …

Fence climbing crocodile at Australian wildlife park leaves visitors terrified
6 months ago

Fence climbing crocodile at Australian wildlife park leaves visitors terrified

The Independent  

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Massive search underway for child feared taken by crocodile while swimming
6 months ago

Massive search underway for child feared taken by crocodile while swimming

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Australian police find remains of missing child after suspected crocodile attack
6 months ago

Australian police find remains of missing child after suspected crocodile attack

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Australian villagers kill and eat giant crocodile which hunted their pets
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian villagers kill and eat giant crocodile which hunted their pets

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Crocodile that stalked Herbert River residents captured in North Queensland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Crocodile that stalked Herbert River residents captured in North Queensland

ABC  

In short: Wildlife officers have trapped a dangerous 3.9 metre crocodile that had been evading capture near Ingham in North Queensland. Lawrence Perticato, whose home in Cordelia backs onto the Herbert River, reported the saltwater crocodile to authorities after noticing a "dramatic" change in its behaviour. "I've lived on the river all my life and have become accustomed to crocodiles, …

'Problem crocodile' captured and removed from backyard after kids, pets, and geese deemed 'at risk'
11 months ago

'Problem crocodile' captured and removed from backyard after kids, pets, and geese deemed 'at risk'

ABC  

In short: A 2.4m crocodile has been trapped and removed from a backyard in north Queensland. Wildlife officers have captured and removed a 2.4-metre crocodile from a north Queensland family's backyard. Wildlife officer Ella Meeve said she believed the male crocodile had been snacking on the family's geese. Wildlife officer Ella Meeve helped remove the crocodile from the property. The …

DES investigates as Queensland fisher describes 4-metre crocodile jumping into his boat on NYE
1 year ago

DES investigates as Queensland fisher describes 4-metre crocodile jumping into his boat on NYE

ABC  

A Queensland fisherman's ordeal of a crocodile leaping into his tinny with its "jaws wide open" has sparked a state government investigation and warning. Key points: Fisher Richard Brookman said a saltwater crocodile more than 4 metres long jumped into his boat while he was fishing The Department of Environment and Science is investigating the incident, citing the behaviour as …

Farmer in Australia bites crocodile’s eyelid to save himself
1 year, 2 months ago

Farmer in Australia bites crocodile’s eyelid to save himself

Hindustan Times  

A farmer had a lucky escape from a crocodile after the reptile latched onto his foot and refused to let go. The incident took place when the farmer, identified as Colin Deveraux, went to do some fencing near the Finniss River located in Australia. I took two steps and, the dirty b****** latched onto my right foot," Deveraux told ABC …

Australian man survives crocodile attack by biting reptile’s eyelid
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian man survives crocodile attack by biting reptile’s eyelid

The Independent  

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Crocodiles found shot, beheaded in Gulf of Carpentaria, investigation launched
1 year, 4 months ago

Crocodiles found shot, beheaded in Gulf of Carpentaria, investigation launched

ABC  

Authorities are investigating the deaths of crocodiles found shot – and some beheaded – along the Norman River in the Gulf of Carpentaria region, where a fisherman says he has discovered 14 bodies over the last few months. Key points: Aboriginal rangers say the killings threaten the ecological balance in the area A fisherman says he has "never seen something …

Gruesome find prompts DES investigation into crocodile deaths in Daintree waters, Far North Queensland
1 year, 7 months ago

Gruesome find prompts DES investigation into crocodile deaths in Daintree waters, Far North Queensland

ABC  

Authorities are ramping up investigations into the decapitation of two crocodiles in weeks in Queensland's far north, including a decades-old female well-known to tour operators. Key points: The head of an adult female crocodile was found on a bank of the Daintree River A tour operator says an anonymous caller claimed he'd killed the croc and another at Cow Bay, …

Man Survives Deadly Crocodile Attack With Miraculous Escape From Predator's Jaws
1 year, 7 months ago

Man Survives Deadly Crocodile Attack With Miraculous Escape From Predator's Jaws

News 18  

An Australian man escaped the jaws of death after braving a harrowing attack by a saltwater crocodile. Identified to be Marcus McGowan, the man was out snorkelling near the Cape York coast in Queensland last week when the giant reptile launched an attack from behind, reported The Guardian. The onlookers said it must have been a young crocodile otherwise escaping …

Australian snorkeller survives crocodile attack by ‘levering its jaws’ off his head
1 year, 7 months ago

Australian snorkeller survives crocodile attack by ‘levering its jaws’ off his head

The Independent  

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Human remains found inside crocodile in Australia believed to belong to missing fisherman
1 year, 8 months ago

Human remains found inside crocodile in Australia believed to belong to missing fisherman

CNN  

CNN — Remains found inside a crocodile in Australia are believed to belong to a 65-year old fisherman who went missing over the weekend, according to local police. Department of Environment and Science wildlife officers caught two large crocodiles upstream from where Darmody was last seen during a fishing trip on the Kennedy River in Rinyirru National Park, northeast Queensland …

Shocking! Human remains of missing Australian fisherman found in crocodiles
1 year, 8 months ago

Shocking! Human remains of missing Australian fisherman found in crocodiles

India TV News  

In a shocking incident, the remains of an Australian man who went missing while fishing with friends have been found inside a crocodile, BBC reported on Wednesday. After a massive search operation, police failed to locate Darmody but luckily caught two giant crocodiles. Crocodile attacks Human remains were found inside only one of the reptiles, but wildlife officers believe both …

Wildlife officers euthanase crocodile after reports of large reptile stalking surfers, fisherman in Mackay
1 year, 10 months ago

Wildlife officers euthanase crocodile after reports of large reptile stalking surfers, fisherman in Mackay

ABC  

A large crocodile has been shot dead in Mackay after stalking surfers and fishermen in waters around the region. Key points: A 3.8m crocodile has been shot dead in Mackay The animal chased surfers from the water and approached a fisherman in a local creek The Department of Environment and Science assessed the animal as posing an unacceptable danger to …

UP: 8-ft long crocodile enters house in Etawah; released into the wild
2 years, 2 months ago

UP: 8-ft long crocodile enters house in Etawah; released into the wild

India TV News  

Highlights The house owner said the family quietly moved out the house and locked the door from outside "Everyone stayed up all night," he told reporters It took the police and the wildlife experts considerable time to grab the crocodile A family in Jatia village in Etawah woke up shocked to find an eight-foot-long crocodile in their house. Harnam Singh, …

Australian man saves himself from huge freshwater crocodile using his ‘one good hand’
2 years, 7 months ago

Australian man saves himself from huge freshwater crocodile using his ‘one good hand’

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Australian man fights off huge crocodile with pocket knife, then drives himself to hospital
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian man fights off huge crocodile with pocket knife, then drives himself to hospital

The Independent  

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‘Crocodile’ spotted on loose in Yorkshire garden year after similar sighting
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Crocodile’ spotted on loose in Yorkshire garden year after similar sighting

The Independent  

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Two men seriously injured in crocodile attack in Australia
3 years, 5 months ago

Two men seriously injured in crocodile attack in Australia

The Independent  

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Report of ‘dead crocodile’ on residential street in Worcester sparks inquiries
3 years, 5 months ago

Report of ‘dead crocodile’ on residential street in Worcester sparks inquiries

The Independent  

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Video shows family’s close encounter with crocodile after it entered their home in Sri Lanka
3 years, 6 months ago

Video shows family’s close encounter with crocodile after it entered their home in Sri Lanka

The Independent  

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Crocodile is euthanised after fisherman went missing in Queensland and human remains were found
3 years, 10 months ago

Crocodile is euthanised after fisherman went missing in Queensland and human remains were found

Daily Mail  

Andrew Heard, 69, disappeared on Thursday afternoon after he went fishing A massive four-metre long crocodile has been captured and killed after human remains were found during a search for a missing fisherman. Andrew Heard, 69, went fishing in Gayundah Creek near Hinchinbrook Island, northern Queensland, at about 3pm on Thursday. Human remains were found in the area by wildlife …

Hinchinbrook Island, Queensland: Human remains found in crocodile attack hunt
3 years, 10 months ago

Hinchinbrook Island, Queensland: Human remains found in crocodile attack hunt

Daily Mail  

Andrew Heard, 69, disappeared on Thursday afternoon after he went fishing Human remains have been found during a search for a missing fisherman on a tropical Queensland island, as the hunt for a killer crocodile continues. Andrew Heard, 69, went fishing in Gayundah Creek near Hinchinbrook Island, northern Queensland, at about 3pm on Thursday. Mr Heard with his wife Erica …

Crocodile attack feared as authorities search for missing fisherman in Far North Queensland
3 years, 10 months ago

Crocodile attack feared as authorities search for missing fisherman in Far North Queensland

ABC  

Authorities in Far North Queensland fear a fisherman missing for more than 24 hours has been taken by a crocodile. Police say the 69-year-old man left his yacht in a 2-metre dinghy to go fishing near Hinchinbrook Island on Thursday afternoon. The last fatal crocodile attack in Queensland occurred in October 2017, when Anne Cameron, 79, was attacked on the …

Picture of a dead crocodile in Queensland has a whole community in tears
3 years, 11 months ago

Picture of a dead crocodile in Queensland has a whole community in tears

Daily Mail  

A tight-knit community is in mourning after a 4.5 metre male crocodile was found dead and entangled in fishing equipment. Port Douglas Yacht Club, in Queensland, announced it was a 'sad day' for the Dickson Inlet and Port Douglas habitats after the 'king of the inlet' was found floating entangled on a mooring line. Port Douglas Yacht Club, in Queensland, …

Australian man pulls crocodile jaws off his head after being attacked
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian man pulls crocodile jaws off his head after being attacked

The Independent  

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Huge crocodile devours a pet dog at one of Australia's most popular beaches as children play nearby
4 years, 3 months ago

Huge crocodile devours a pet dog at one of Australia's most popular beaches as children play nearby

Daily Mail  

Calls are mounting for action to be taken after a massive crocodile devoured a pet dog before it was spotted close to children. Cairns lifeguard Bob McPhail said he feared for people's safety after he saw the three-metre crocodile next to the Alamanda Great Barrier Reef Chapel, at Palm Cove, on the weekend. Mr McPhail said a local doctor was …

Crocodile attack near Darwin leaves fishermen with serious hand injuries
4 years, 8 months ago

Crocodile attack near Darwin leaves fishermen with serious hand injuries

ABC  

A 24-year-old man has had surgery after being attacked by a crocodile across the harbour from Darwin last night. Key points: The man was fishing at Mandorah, across the harbour from Darwin The man underwent surgery to reattach fingers and is in a stable condition The attack came a week after an attack in Arnhem Land left a man hospitalised …

Crocodiles found shot dead on banks of Adelaide River horrify tourists
5 years, 4 months ago

Crocodiles found shot dead on banks of Adelaide River horrify tourists

ABC  

Two crocodiles have been illegally shot and killed on the Adelaide River in the Top End, horrifying a boatload of tourists. Key points: A 2.3m male and a 2.65m breeding female croc were found shot dead over two days by an Adelaide River wildlife tour operator Ranger Stewart Woerle says there is no market for wild animal products, and a …

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