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 banks of a creek inlet near the Mowbray River, north of Cairns. Ms Cameron's jewellery and walking stick had been found on the banks of the creek and the crocodile was later found and killed.

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Crocodile search underway after spate of sightings near Whitsunday islands
3 months ago

Crocodile search underway after spate of sightings near Whitsunday islands

ABC  

Authorities are preparing to search waters around two of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands after seven crocodile sightings in recent weeks. The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation's director of northern wildlife operations, Lindsay Delzoppo, said crocodile sightings on the islands were usually rare. "It's unusual that it's hanging around that area and we've had expressions of concern from tourist operators," Mr …

Massive search underway for child feared taken by crocodile while swimming
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Massive search underway for child feared taken by crocodile while swimming

The Independent  

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Australian police find remains of missing child after suspected crocodile attack
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian police find remains of missing child after suspected crocodile attack

The Independent  

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Crocodile that stalked Herbert River residents captured in North Queensland
8 months, 4 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'
10 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Crocodiles found shot, beheaded in Gulf of Carpentaria, investigation launched
1 year, 3 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 …

Man Survives Deadly Crocodile Attack With Miraculous Escape From Predator's Jaws
1 year, 6 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, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Snorkeler survives crocodile attack by pulling his head from its jaws
1 year, 6 months ago

Snorkeler survives crocodile attack by pulling his head from its jaws

CNN  

CNN — An Australian man bitten on the head by a crocodile while snorkeling in the sea off far north Queensland escaped the unusual attack by prizing open the reptile’s jaws. Marcus McGowan, a keen surfer and diver, was snorkeling with his wife and a group of friends near a remote island off the country’s northern tip, when he realized …

Human remains found inside crocodile in Australia believed to belong to missing fisherman
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy A 60-year-old man in Australia’s …

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 …

Picture of a dead crocodile in Queensland has a whole community in tears
3 years, 10 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, …

Man Survives Crocodile Bite on Head and Neck on Australian Island
4 years, 2 months ago

Man Survives Crocodile Bite on Head and Neck on Australian Island

News 18  

Imagine someone’s head inside a crocodile’s mouth. It wasn’t a bite on the arm or foot, but his whole head and neck. As reported in The Independent, said crocodile attacks in north Queensland were rare. The highest bite-force ever recorded for any animal belongs to a 4.59 m long saltwater crocodile from Australia. Based on body mass, a crocodile can …

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