2014 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings

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.

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.

2014-317

10/11/2014

Dead crocodile reported in fishing nets off Kewarra Beach.

No further action.

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.

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.

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.

2014-201

9/07/2014

Dead crocodile reported in the Proserpine River.

No further action.

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.

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.

2014-114

20/04/2014

Deceased crocodile reported at mouth of Hencamp Creek, Rollingstone.

No further action.

2014-078

10/03/2014

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

The animal died. No further action.

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.

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.