2015 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings
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2010 Archived confirmed sightings archive
December 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
November 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
October 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
September 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
August 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
July 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
June 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2015-213 |
16/06/2015 |
Crocodile reported at the Mackay Harbour Beach. |
SLSQ closed the beach and recent crocodile sighting signs deployed. |
May 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2015-162 |
11/05/2015 |
Crocodile reported at Bramston Beach. |
Site assessment confirmed crocodile tracks. Council crocoidle warning signs present. |
April 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
March 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2015-093 |
12/03/2015 |
Report observed in Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. |
Departmental officers will continue to monitor the site. |
February 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
January 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |