2015 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings

2015-456

30/12/2015

Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Coconuts, Innisfail.

Crocodile confirmed near a dead pig. The pig was removed and buried. Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2015-463

21/12/2015

Crocodile reported in the upper reach of Rocky Dam Creek, Mackay.

Rocky Dam Creek has existing permanent warning signs at the Landing Road Boat Ramp. Belated report.

2015-462

21/12/2015

Crocodile reported in the upper reach of Rocky Dam Creek, Mackay.

Rocky Dam Creek has existing permanent warning signs at the Landing Road Boat Ramp. Belated report.

2015-461

21/12/2015

Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, Mackay.

Murray Creek has existing permanent warning signs at the Landing Road Boat Ramp. Belated report.

2015-460

21/12/2015

Crocodile reported in St Helens Creek, Mackay.

Permanent warning signs present at the Landing Road Boat Ramp. Belated report.

2015-425

1/12/2015

Crocodile reported in stinger net at Ellis Beach.

Surf Life Saving Queensland closed the beach. The crocodile freed itself and swam back out into the ocean. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2015-413

21/11/2015

Crocodile reported in Gavial Creek, Rockhampton.

A site survey revealed crocodile slides. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed at all local boat ramps.

2015-383

27/10/2015

Crocodile reported in the Johnstone River, Innisfail.

Site assessment confirmed the presence of crocodiles outside the Zone 2 area. Further site visits to be undertaken.

2015-382

27/10/2015

Crocodile reported in river at Geraldton Bridge, Innisfail.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2015-375

23/10/2015

Crocodile reported swimming past Haughton Cromarty boat ramp, Cromarty's Creek.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site assessment revealed crocodile track marks only.

2015-365

20/10/2015

Dead crocodile reported in the shark net off Bucasia Beach.

The crocodile has been removed. No further action.

2015-326

21/09/2015

Crocodile reported swimming off Cardwell foreshore.

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

 2015-321

 17/09/2015

Two crocodile slides confirmed at Reliance Creek.

No further action.

2015-313

11/09/2015

Crocodile reported at Kowanyama.

Site assessment confirmed the presence of crocodiles. Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning and recent warning signs are being provided for installation. Visitor education required to ensure appropriate fish disposal is taking place.

2015-290

26/08/2015

Crocodile reported in dam on northern tip of Long Island, Whitsundays.

Present of crocodile confirmed. Permanent warning sign to be repaired.

2015-278

16/08/2015

Crocodile reported on private property at Alton Downs, Rockhampton.

Site inspection revealed the present of a crocodile. Residents were advised to conduct crocwise behaviour.

2015-277

16/08/2015

Deceased crocodile reported at Upstart Bay.

Deceased crocodile confirmed. No further action.

2015-251

29/07/2015

Deceased crocodile reported at Normanton.

No further action.

2015-244

12/07/2015

Crocodile reported in Missionary Bay, Hinchinbrook Island.

Sighting being assessed.

2015-242

11/07/2015

Crocodile reported in Alligator Creek, Townsville.

Refer to Crocodiles of concern 2015-107.

2015-213

16/06/2015

Crocodile reported at the Mackay Harbour Beach.

SLSQ closed the beach and recent crocodile sighting signs deployed.

2015-162

11/05/2015

Crocodile reported at Bramston Beach.

Site assessment confirmed crocodile tracks. Council crocoidle warning signs present.

2015-144

29/04/2015

Crocodile reported in Wrights Creek, Edmonton.

A site assessment has been conducted. Staff will continue to monitor the area over the next week.

2015-143

29/04/2015

Crocodile reported on the southern bank of Black River, opposite Alick Creek.

Extensive spotlight surveys of the area have been conducted and staff will continue to monitor the area.

2015-093

12/03/2015

Report observed in Tyto Wetlands, Ingham.

Departmental officers will continue to monitor the site.

2015-068

18/02/2015

Dead crocodile found on Murdering Point Road, Kurrimine Beach.

Accidently killed on road.

2015-260

15/02/2015

Crocodile reported at boat ramp, Pallarenda, Townsville.

SLSQ and Queensland Police closed beach and stopped people launching boats from the ramp. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2015-051

5/02/2015

Crocodile reported at Eimeo Creek and Headland's, Mackay.

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

2015033

27/01/2015

Crocodile reported in Geoffrey Bay, Magnetic Island.

SLSQ closed the beach and deploying recent crocodile sighting signs.

2015028

21/01/2015

Crocodile reported at Aplins Weir, Ross River.

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

2015018

15/01/2015

Deceased crocodiles reported at Hull Heads.

No further action.

2015017

14/01/2015

Dead crocodile reported between Clifton Beach and Kewarra Beach.

No further action.