2014 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings

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    December 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details               

    Departmental response

     

    2014-354

     

    17/12/2014

     

    Crocodile reported in a lake at Turtle Point Golf Course, Laguna Quays.

    Site inspection revealed the present of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2014-342

    1/12/2014

    Deceased crocodile reported at Mulgrave River, Aloomba.

    No further action.

    November 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details                              

    Departmental response

    2014-339

    30/11/2014

    Deceased crocodile report in Bohle River, Townsville.

    No further action required.

    2014-337

    28/11/2014

    Crocodile reported in the Horn Island water supply dam.

    Refer 2014-328. Permanent warning signs have been installed. Crocwise behaviour discuss with Council employees.

    2014-336

    26/11/2014

    Dead crocodile reported at Gairloch Bridge, Herbert River, Gairloch.

    Same animal as 2014-267.

    2014-335 24/11/2014 Crocodile reported in Bakers Creek effluent pond. Site assessment confirmed presence of a crocodile. Under assessment. Permanent and recent crocodile sighting signs present at this location.

    2014-317

    10/11/2014

    Dead crocodile reported in fishing nets off Kewarra Beach.

    No further action.

    October 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-278

    19/10/2014

    Crocodile reported off shore at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2014-275

    16/10/2014

    Crocodile reported near the Napranum boat ramp, Embley River.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs have been ordered.

    2014-267

    7/10/2014

    Deceased crocodile reported in the Herbert River at Gairloch Bridge, Gairloch.

    Site assessment conducted. No further action.

    September 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details               

    Departmental response

    2014-259

    26/09/2014

    Crocodile reported in Nerimbera Section of Fitzroy River

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs are located at boat ramps.

    2014-256

    25/09/2014

    Crocodile reported swimming off Etty Bay Beach.

    Surf Lifesaving Queensland closed the beach and deployed recent crocodile sighting signs.

    2014-253

    22/09/2014

    A deceased crocodile was reported in Cattle Creek.

    No further action.

    2014-252

    21/09/2014

    Crocodile reported at Ferndale Lake, Port Douglas.

    Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2014-250

    20/09/2014

    Crocodile reported offshore at Kewarra beach.

    Site assessment completed by the department. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2014-247

    13/09/2014

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Surf Lifesaving Queensland deployed recent crocodile sighting signs. Site inspection to be carried out.

    2014-244

    5/09/2014

    Crocodile located in the Haughton River, Giru.

    Refer Crocodile of concern 2014-191.

    August 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details               

    Departmental response

    2014-232

    22/08/2014

    A deceased crocodile was reported at Toomulla Beach.

    Crocodile has been disposed of. No further action.

    2014-224

    8/08/2014

    Crocodile reported in Endeavour River near boat ramp, Cooktown.

    Permanent warning sign and croc-wise stencils are located at the boat ramp. Surveys of the area reveal the animal did not display aggressive behaviour.

    July 2014

    Report no.              

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-201

    9/07/2014

    Dead crocodile reported in the Proserpine River.

    No further action.

    June 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-188

    24/06/2014

    Crocodile reported in Beatrice River, Wooroonooran National Park.

    No further action.

    2014-184

    23/06/2014

    Crocodile reported at Airport Drive & Ku Street boat ramp, Archer River, Aurukun.

    Local Police have been requested to install recent warning signs. Area is in known crocodile habitat.

    2014-180

    20/06/2014

    Crocodile reported in the Mulgrave River, Goldsborough.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2014-174

    16/06/2014

    Dead crocodile reported in Trinity Inlet, Cairns.

    No further action.

    2014-187

    13/06/2014

    Crocodile reported at Notch Point, Ilbibie.

    Site inspection revealed present of a crocodile. Area is in known crocodile habitat.

    2014-167

    6/06/2014

    Crocodile reported at Loyalty Beach, Seisa.

    Under investigation. Permanent warning signs present. Area is in known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    May 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-138

    12/05/2014

    Crocodile reported injured at York Island, Torres Strait.

    The crocodile died from its injuries.

    2014-135

    7/05/2014

    Crocodile reported south of 4 Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in place. Surf Life Saving Queensland will keep monitoring the area.

    April 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details               

    Departmental response

    2014-114

    20/04/2014

    Deceased crocodile reported at mouth of Hencamp Creek, Rollingstone.

    No further action.

    March 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-078

    10/03/2014

    Crocodile reported caught in fence at Etty Bay Road, Etty Bay.

    The animal died. No further action.

    February 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-069

    26/02/2014

    Crocodile reported swimming off Ellis Beach.

    Area is in zone 3 and known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in place.

    2014-063

    21/02/2014

    Dead crocodile reported in Sorenson Creek, Deeral.

    No further action.

    2014-050

    17/02/2014

    Crocodile nest reported at East Trinity, Cairns.

    Refer resolved crocodiles of concern 2014-084.

    Area is in zone 3 and known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2014-057

    16/02/2014

    Dead crocodile reported at Repulse Creek.

    No further action.

    2014-046

    10/02/2014

    Crocodile reported at Long Island, Whitsundays.

    Confirmed sighting on 14/02/2014 by departmental staff. Refer 2014-039.

    January 2014

    Report no.             

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2014-023

    25/01/2014

    Crocodile reported at Forrest Beach near Ingham.

    Surf Life Saving Queensland dragged the swimming enclosure. The crocodile has moved out of the area. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and will be removed in 7 days.

    2014-019

    21/01/2014

    Crocodile slide marks reported at Stephens Island.

    Area is in zone 3. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.