2010 Archived Confirmed crocodile sightings

    2017 Confirmed crocodile archive

    2016 Confirmed crocodile archive

    2015 Confirmed crocodile archive

    2014 Confirmed crocodile archive

    2013 Confirmed crocodile archive

    2012 Confirmed crocodile archive

    2011 Confirmed crocodile archive

    December 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-245

    26/12/2010

    1 to 1.5m crocodile reported by surf lifesavers at The Strand, Townsville.

    Recent sighting signs erected and beach closed by surf lifesavers whilst crocodile present.

    2010-238

    17/12/2010

    Crocodile found in pool at St Crispins Avenue, Port Douglas.

    Not a crocodile of concern. 1.5m crocodile released in situ.

    2010-225

    9/12/2010 and 20/12/2010

    Crocodile reported at Old Barron River Bridge, Kamarunga.

    Presence of a crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-216

    1/12/2010

    Crocodile report at Bramston Beach.

    Presence of a 1.2m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    November 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-218

    30/11/2010

    Crocodile reported at Ellis Beach, Palm Cove.

    Presence of a 1.2m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-212

    30/11/2010

    Crocodile reported at Centenary Lakes, Cairns.

    Presence of a 2.2m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-209

    26/11/2010

    Crocodile reported at Etty Bay, Innisfail.

    Presence of a 1.2m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-207

    25/11/2010

    Crocodile reported in Marlin Marina and Trinity Bay, Cairns.

    Presence of a 2.5m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-204

    16/11/2010

    Crocodile reported 50 to 100m up stream from Daintree River Ferry Ramp.

    Presence of a 3m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-200

    8/11/2010

    Crocodile reported in Mulgrave River near Barbagello Road Bridge crossing.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    October 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-194

    28/10/2010

    Crocodile reported off Lammermoor Beach, Yeppoon.

    Presence of a 3.5m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-193

    28/10/2010

    Crocodile reported in Saltwater creek, Cairns.

    Confirmed sighting. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-187

    25/10/2010

    Crocodile reported at Karumba boat ramp, Norman River.

    Presence of 2m and 3m crocodiles confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-186

    23/10/2010

    Crocodile reported at Palm Cove.

    Confirmed sighting. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-184

    18/10/2010

    Crocodile reported at Quintel beach barge landing, Lockhart River.

    Confirmed sighting. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-180

    18/10/2010

    Crocodile reported on southern bank of the Annan River.

    Confirmed sighting. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-169

    11/10/2010

    Crocodile reported at Alligator Creek - directly opposite the boat ramp at Cleveland palms.

    No crocodile or evidence of crocodile found. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-168

    8/10/2010

    Crocodile report at Macknade.

    Presence of a 3-3.5m crocodile confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-164

    4/10/2010

    Crocodile reported in Saltwater Creek, Centenary Lakes.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-163

    5/10/2010

    Crocodile reported at beach near Seisia HoIiday Park, Seisia.

    Presence of crocodiles confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    September 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-152

    26/09/2010

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-151

    21/09/2010

    Crocodiles reported at Darnley Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-150

    22/09/2010

    Crocodile reported in Mulgrave River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-148

    20/09/2010

    Crocodiles reported in Mulgrave River.

    Presence of 0.9m and 1.8m crocodiles confirmed. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-147

    20/09/2010

    Crocodile reported at Cowel Creek boat ramp, Injinoo, Cape York.

    Presence of a crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-142

    16/09/2010

    Dead crocodile reported in Victory Creek, North Johnston River.

    2m crocodile found deceased.

    2010-138

    9/09/2010 and 10/10/2010

    Crocodile reported near ferry ramp in Daintree River.

    Presence of crocodiles confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    August 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-124

    10/08/2010

    Crocodile reported at Loyalty Beach, Seisia.

    Presence of a 3m and 2m crocodile confirmed. Not crocodiles of concern. No further action.

    2010-123

    10/08/2010 and 17/08/2010

    Crocodile reported in Saltwater Creek, Cairns.

    Presence of approx 2m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern. No further action.

    July 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-120

    28/07/2010

    Crocodile reported Mourilyan Harbour, Innisfail.

    Presence of a small crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-112

    21/07/2010

    Crocodiles reported in Fitzroy River.

    Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2010-110

    14/07/2010

    Crocodile reported in Palm Creek.

    Presence of approx. 3m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-105

    12/07/2010

    Crocodiles reported in Barron River.

    Presence of crocodiles confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    June 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-092

    17/06/2010

    Crocodile reported in Constant Creek.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    May 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-085

    21/05/2010

    Crocodiles reported in Seymour River.

    Presence of approx. 2m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-079

    12/05/2010

    Crocodile in Sandy Creek, south of Mackay.

    Presence of approx. 2.7m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-072

    7/05/2010

    Crocodile in a side creek of Ross River, Townsville.

    Presence of approx. 2.1m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-071

    6/05/2010

    Crocodile accidentally captured at aquaculture facility.

    Not a crocodile of concern. 0.5m crocodile released in situ.

    2010-069

    4/05/2010

    Crocodile at Cairns International Airport.

    Presence of a crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    April 2010

    There were no confirmed crocodile sightings in April 2010.

    March 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-052

    22/03/2010

    Crocodile in Maria Creek.

    Presence of approx. 2.1m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-049

    19/03/2010

    Crocodile accidentally captured at aquaculture facility.

    Not a crocodile of concern. Crocodile released in situ.

    2010-046

    12/03/2010

    Crocodile at Seisia boat ramp, Seisia wharf.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-043

    8/03/2010

    Crocodile at Cow Bay Beach.

    Presence of approx. 2.5m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-041

    5/03/2010

    Crocodile in Woobadda Creek.

    Presence of approx. 1.2m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-037

    16/03/2010

    Crocodile in Embley River, Weipa.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    February 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-028

    16/02/2010

    Crocodile in waterhole at Russell River.

    Presence of approx. 2m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-025

    16/02/2010

    Crocodile in Tully River.

    Presence of approx. 2m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-022

    2/02/2010

    Crocodile in drainage system in Lower Tully.

    Presence of approx. 2.1m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    January 2010

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2010-019

    28/01/2010

    Crocodile in Endeavour River.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-018

    27/01/2010

    Crocodile in Laura Crossing.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-017

    25/01/2010

    Crocodiles in Blue Lagoon, Trinity Beach.

    Presence of approx. 0.6m crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-011

    13/01/2010

    Crocodiles in Claudie River.

    Presence of approx. 4m and 1m crocodiles confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.

    2010-001

    2/01/2010

    Crocodile in Fitzroy River.

    Presence of crocodile confirmed. Not a crocodile of concern and not seen for 14 days. No further action.