2013 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings

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    December 2013

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    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

    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

    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

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    Departmental response

    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

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    Departmental response

    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

    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

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    Departmental response

    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

    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

    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

    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.