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 officers on Friday night, the DES and Queensland Police confirmed in a statement. 'We have euthanised a four-metre crocodile that wildlife officers located near where the damaged vessel of a man missing near Hinchinbrook Island was found,' the Queensland Department of Environment and Science confirmed.

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Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90
19 hours, 15 minutes ago

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

Associated Press  

Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor — an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media …

Stranded couple survive three days in crocodile-infested waters with no food after 4WD blunder in Far North Queensland
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Stranded couple survive three days in crocodile-infested waters with no food after 4WD blunder in Far North Queensland

Daily Mail  

A Queensland couple stranded deep in the heart of Croc Country have been whisked to safety after a terrifying three-day ordeal fleeing crocodiles and drinking muddy floodwater. LifeFlight pilot Michael Adair said the couple had all but given up of being found after two nights stranded in the outback. A couple, both in their 50s and their dogs were rescued …

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 …

Human remains found inside a crocodile in Australia believed to be that of a 40-year-old tourist
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Australian authorities euthanize 16-foot crocodile blamed for a fatal attack, the second in a month
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian authorities euthanize 16-foot crocodile blamed for a fatal attack, the second in a month

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Authorities killed on Monday a large crocodile thought responsible for Australia’s second fatal attack in a month. There’re always one or two big crocodiles living there.” Guymer said the suspected crocodile, which had a scar on its snout, was found in a creek 4 kilometers away from the scene of the accident. “Wildlife officers have humanely euthanized …

Rangers shot dead a 14-foot crocodile after it killed a girl swimming in an Australian creek
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangers shot dead a 14-foot crocodile after it killed a girl swimming in an Australian creek

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rangers have shot dead a 4.2-meter crocodile in northern Australia after it killed a 12-year-old girl while she was swimming with her family last week, police said Wednesday. The girl’s death was the first fatal crocodile attack in the Northern Territory since 2018 when an Indigenous woman was killed while gathering mussels in a river. Wildlife rangers …

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 …

Gruesome find prompts DES investigation into crocodile deaths in Daintree waters, Far North Queensland
1 year, 6 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, …

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 found eating body of man missing for 3 days in Uttarakhand: Official
3 years, 3 months ago

Crocodile found eating body of man missing for 3 days in Uttarakhand: Official

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: Authorities are investigating the death of a man after a crocodile was discovered devouring a dead body near a pond in Udham Singh Nagar district’s Khatima area on Tuesday. Kundan Kumar, divisional forest officer Terai East Forest division said, a man in Raghuliya village who went to drive away some monkeys spotted a crocodile eating what he thought were …

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 …

Human remains found in north Queensland believed to be missing fisherman Andrew Heard, crocodile euthanised
3 years, 10 months ago

Human remains found in north Queensland believed to be missing fisherman Andrew Heard, crocodile euthanised

ABC  

Queensland police say human remains found at Hinchinbrook Island, north of Townsville, are likely to be those of a fisherman missing since Thursday and suspected of falling victim to a crocodile. 'Doing what he loved best' On social media, the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron praised Mr Heard as a "legendary bloke". Yacht squadron commodore John Stewart said Mr Heard was …

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, 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, …

Massive 770-pound Crocodile Caught at Tourist Destination in Australia
4 years, 3 months ago

Massive 770-pound Crocodile Caught at Tourist Destination in Australia

News 18  

Wildlife rangers have trapped a 4.4-meter saltwater crocodile at a tourist destination in Australia’s Northern Territory, the biggest caught in the area in years, a wildlife ranger said Monday. The 350-kilogram male was caught in the Flora River at a remote nature park 120 kilometers southwest of the Outback town of Katherine, said Katherine senior wildlife ranger John Burke. A …

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