2013 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings
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December 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-351 |
29/12/2013 |
Dead crocodile reported in crab pot in Alligator Creek. |
No further action. |
2013-350 |
27/12/2013 |
Small crocodile handed to Cardwell Police. |
No further action. |
2013-347 |
26/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported off Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. |
Surf lifesavers closed the beach and deployed recent sighting signs while the crocodile was in the area. |
2013-344 |
23/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Russel River National Park, Graham Range Section. |
Area is in zone 3 and known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in place. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. |
2013-342 |
21/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported on main beach, Badu Island. |
Area is in zone 3 and known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been provided to Badu Island Police for deployment. |
2013-343 |
20/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported in a cane drain, Sundown, Innisfail. |
Site visit revealed evidence of a crocodile's presence. Further investigation. Area is in zone 3 and known crocodile habitat. |
2013-332 |
16/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported within the stinger nets at North Mission Beach. |
Site visit revealed the crocodile had removed itself from within the net. |
2013-333 |
16/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported off False Cape. |
Deceased 2.5 crocodile found during a routine Boating and Fisheries Patrol. |
2013-335 |
15/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported off South Mission Beach. |
Surf Life Saving Queensland deployed recent crocodile sighting signs and will monitor the area. |
2013-326 |
11/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported near Daintree River ferry. |
Area is in zone 3 and known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in place. Further investigation. |
2013-322 |
10/12/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Palm Cove Beach. |
Surf Life Saving Queensland deployed recent crocodile sighting signs and will continue to monitor the area. |
2013-313 |
5/12/2013 |
Crocodiles reported swimming offshore at Ellis Beach and Palm Cove. |
Surf Life Saving Queensland deployed recent sighting signs and monitored the crocodiles while in the area. |
November 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-307 |
29/11/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Sweet Creek, Palm Cove. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Moved out of zone. |
2013-298 |
26/11/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Bluewater, Trinity Beach. |
Small crocodile is in zone 2. Moved out of zone. |
October 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-263 |
25/10/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Argentea, Clifton beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2 and reported over two metres in length. Moved out of zone. |
2013-261 |
24/10/2013 |
Dead crocodile reported at Weipa. |
The animal has been removed. No further action. |
2013-255 |
21/10/2013 |
Dead crocodile reported in Firewood creek, east Trinity Inlet. |
Animal died of natural causes. |
2013-231 |
5/10/2013 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Ellis Beach. |
Surf Life Saving Queensland deployed recent sighting signs while the crocodile was in the area. |
2013-229 |
1/10/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Dead Mans Gully, Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2 and reported over two metres in length. Moved out of zone. |
September 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-217 |
22/09/2013 |
Crocodile reported swimming off beach at Cooee Bay, Yeppoon. |
Site inspection of the area revealed the presence of a crocodile. Surf Life Saving Queensland were advised and Main Beach closed as precautionary measure. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-222 |
21/09/2013 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Farnborough Beach, Yeppoon. |
Site inspection of the area revealed the presence of a crocodile. Surf Life Saving Queensland were advised and Main Beach closed as precautionary measure. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-219 |
20/09/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Leichardt Creek, Glen Harding Station. |
Site inspection of the area revealed the presence of a freshwater crocodile. Property owner have been advised to practice Crocwise behaviour. |
2013-209 |
13/09/2013 |
Crocodiles reported at remote location on the North Johnstone River. |
Area is a remote location and known crocodile habitat. |
2013-203 |
10/09/2013 |
Crocodile slide reported at Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach. |
Area is in zone 2 and known crocodile habitat. Crocodile slide confirmed. |
2013-200 |
8/09/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Moon River, Trinity Park. |
The crocodile is in zone 2 and reported over two metres in length. Moved out of zone. |
2013-198 |
4/09/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Blue Lagoon, Trinity Beach. |
Small crocodile is in zone 2. Moved out of zone. |
August 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-190 |
27/08/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2 and reported over two metres in length. Moved out of zone. |
2013-184 |
16/08/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Deadmans Gully, Cairns. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in place. |
2013-183 |
15/08/2013 |
Crocodile reported in 9 Mile Lagoon, Rockhampton. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-180 |
12/08/2013 |
Crocodile reported in pond at Sheraton Mirage Resort, Port Douglas. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. Sheraton Mirage Resort have an associated risk management strategy for clients. |
July 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-175 |
31/07/2013 |
Dead crocodile report in Albert River, Burketown. |
Investigated. No further action. |
2013-171 |
24/07/2013 |
Crocodiles reported in the Mowbray River. |
Site inspection of the area revealed the presence of crocodiles. Further monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-170 |
22/07/2013 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Trinity Beach. |
Surf lifesavers closed the beach and deployed recent sighting signs while the crocodile was in the area. |
2013-161 |
15/07/2013 |
Crocodile reported in a crab pot at Trinity Beach. |
Deceased crocodile removed from Trinity Beach. |
2013-157 |
5/07/2013 |
Crocodile reported near Bamaga Football Field. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. A survey of the area revealed the presence of a crocodile. |
2013-156 |
3/07/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Daintree River near Daintree River ferry crossing. |
Crocodile under observation. |
2013-155 |
2/07/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Porters Creek, between Wongaling Beach and Mission Beach. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. The crocodile did not display aggressive behaviour. |
June 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-154 |
25/06/2013 |
Crocodile reported in Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
Surveys of the area revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. |
2013-152 |
25/06/2013 |
Crocodile reported on Bruce Highway, Calen near Mackay. |
Crocodile was moved into nearby creek by RSPCA Officer. |
2013-142 |
13/06/2013 |
Crocodiles reported in the Nicholson River, Doomadgee. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. A site visit will be conducted by the department to advise on Crocwise behaviour. |
May 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-123 |
20/05/2013 |
Crocodile reported at MacKnade Wetlands. |
Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in place. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-119 |
13/05/2013 |
Dead crocodile reported at Cowley Beach. |
No further action. |
2013-110 |
4/05/2013 |
Dead crocodile found in Hills Creek, Trinity Inlet, Cairns |
No further action. |
April 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-104 |
30/04/2013 |
Crocodile reported at Rocky Point Boat ramp, Mission River, Weipa. |
Further monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat. |
2013-098 |
26/04/2013 |
Crocodile reported in in Sweet Creek, Palm Cove. |
A survey of the area revealed the presence of a crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-086 |
15/04/2013 |
Crocodile report swimming off Newell Beach. |
Crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
2013-081 |
3/04/2013 |
Crocodile reported a slide present at Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach. |
Last evidence of crocodile was 19 April 2013. Crocodile believed to be no longer present. |
2013-077 |
3/04/2013 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Newell Beach, |
Crocodile likely to be moving through the area. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
March 2013
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2013-070 |
21/03/2013 |
Small crocodile removed from barramundi farm. |
Crocodile released in-situ. |
2013-068 |
21/03/2013 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Newell Beach near Mossman. |
Crocodile likely to be moving through the area. Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in vicinity. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
2013-037 |
11/02/2013 |
Crocodiles reported at Marton boat ramp, Cooktown |
Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days. |
February 2013
There were no confirmed crocodile sightings for February.
January 2013
There were no confirmed crocodile sightings for January.