2016 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings

2016-559

23/12/2016

Crocodile reported in the fish ladder of the barrage in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

Site assessment to be conducted. Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-556

18/12/2016

Crocodile was reported near stinger net at Etty Bay.

Surf Life Saving Queensland closed the beach. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-554

17/12/2016

Crocodile reported near Bellenden Ker boat ramp.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. CrocWise education provided to boat ramp users. Further monitoring.

2016-544

13/12/2016

Crocodile reported near Giru boat ramp, Cromarty Creek.

Routine monitoring. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-535

6/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, Mackay Region.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning sings in place at Land Road boat ramp.

2016-530

3/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Cape Gloucester, south of Bowen.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs present at Hideaway Bay, Montes Resort and Dingo Beach.

2016-526

30/11/2016

Crocodile reported in the Fitzroy River near Yaamba.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Routine monitoring.

2016-496

18/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Buchans Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocodile from previous report (see 2016-494) confirmed on 17/11/2016

2016-494

17/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Buchans Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile.

2016-477

7/11/2016

Crocodile reported in the Bohle River,

Routine monitoring. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile.

2016-461

31/10/2016

Crocodile reported in the Jardine River near Coxy's camping area.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed by Indigenous Rangers.

2016-434

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported in dam on private property at Rocky Point.

Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Wildlife Officers discussed improved fencing to restrict the movement of crocodiles between the beach and the dam. Further monitoring.

2016-435

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Nord Say Lagoon, Rigens Creek, Yaamba.

Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Further monitoring.

2016-417

11/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Palm Cove.

SLSQ closed the beach and installed recent warning signs.

2016-397

5/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Tully Heads Beach at mouth of Tully River.

Wildlife officers undertook a site inspection and confirmed the crocodile was deceased.

2016-362

21/09/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off the beach at Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas.

Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

2016-361

21/09/2016

Crocodile reported on private property at Rocky Point, Douglas Shire.

Site assessment confirmed the presence of a crocodile. The client was provided with Crocwise information.

2016-355

18/09/2016

Crocodiles report swimming offshore at Etty Bay.

Surf Life Saving Qld closed the beach for four hours. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Animals appeared to be moving through the area. Routine monitoring.

2016-351

14/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Victor Creek Boat Ramp at Seaforth.

A 1.2m crocodile was confirmed during a site visit. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is expected crocodile habitat.

2016-350

13/09/2016

Crocodile reported near boat ramp and pontoon at Norman River, Karumba.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed one hatchling crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. Wildlife Officers discuss crocodile management with various stakeholders in Karumba.

2016-348

13/09/2016

Deceased crocodile reported in the Bloomfield River. Ayton.

Site visit was undertaken and revealed the crocodile died from natural causes.

2016-347

10/09/2016

Crocodile deceased reported in the Mulgrave River, Fishery Falls.

Site visit was undertaken. The crocodile carcass was in advanced decomposition.

2016-341

7/09/2016

Deceased crocodile reported at Holloways Beach Lagoon.

A crocodile caught in a crab trap has been removed. A permanent warning sign to be install at the location.

2016-339

6/09/2016

Crocodile reported in Crystal Creek.

A 2m crocodile was confirmed during the site assessment. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Campers were advised to locate crab pots away from the camp site. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-335

2/09/2016

Two crocodiles reported at the Mulgrave Sugar Mill.

The department has previously confirmed the presence of crocodile in these ponds. Permanent warning signs and Level 1 crocodile training have been offered by departmental to mill staff.

2016-324

25/08/2016

A 2m crocodile reported in dam on private property at Rocky Point.

A 2m crocodile was observed during survey. Croc-wise education provided to property owner.

2016-323

25/08/2016

Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, Mackay.

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

2016-321

23/08/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Surf Life Saving Queensland close the beach and deployed recent crocodile sighting signs.

2016-301

3/08/2016

Dead crocodile reported in a drain at Cairns Airport.

Site inspection to be undertaken to dispose of the carcass. Also see 2016-296.

2016-295

28/07/2016

Crocodile reported in the Russell River, Cassowary Coast.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed the presence of a crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. Stakeholders were advised of CrocWise behaviour.

2016-288

25/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Rocky Dam Creek, Mackay Region.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Belated report. Routine monitoring.

2016-287

21/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, Mackay Region.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

2016-286

21/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, Mackay Region.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Belated report. Routine monitoring.

2016-273

9/07/2016

Crocodile reported off Country Woman’s beach, Prince of Wales Island, Torres Strait.

The department will be hazing the crocodile. Crocodile behaviour will be monitored.

2016-269

8/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas.

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

2016-256

28/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Edgecombe Bay.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Belated report.

2016-257

27/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Murray Creek boat ramp, Mackay.

Site assessment to be conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-241

17/06/2016

Crocodile reported near the Edmonton Boat Ramp.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place at the ramp.

2016-236

9/06/2016

Crocodile reported near the Daintree River ferry crossing.

See 2016-162. The department will be hazing the crocodile. The location of the permanent warning sign being assessed.

2016-234

9/06/2016

Crocodile reported at a Barramundi farm at Martyville.

Departmental Wildlife Officers discussed appropriate fencing and staff safety procedures. Routine monitoring.

2016-221

2/06/2016

Crocodile reported upstream from the old bridge in Normanton.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

2016-197

26/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Mornington Island.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-192

24/05/2016

Dead crocodile reported in Barr Creek, Machans Beach.

No further action.

2016-189

19/05/2016

Crocodile report in Mulgrave River, Gordonvale.

Site survey confirm the presence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs were deployed. Crocwise information was provided to the Sugar mill Manager.

 2016-162

 2/05/2016

Crocodile reported on 1 and 2 May in Daintree River (Ferry Channel Crossing).

The department will be hazing the crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise procedures have been improved by stakeholders.

2016-130

31/03/2016

Crocodile reported within the city reach of the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-128

30/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Endeavour River, Cooktown.

Site surveys confirmed the presence of crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning sign replaced at Annan river boat ramp. Recent warning signs provided to Cooktown authorities.

2016-120

29/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Constant Creek, near boat ramp.

Site survey confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Animal appeared to be moving through the area. Routine monitoring.

2016-121

28/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Forest Beach, Ingham.

Site assessment confirm the presence of a crocodile. Surf Life Saving Qld. closed the beach until the stinger net was replaced.

2016-099

14/03/2016

Dead crocodile reported in Beening Creek, Napranum.

Weipa Fisheries Officers have conducted a site inspection and disposed of the carcass.

2016-098

14/03/2016

Crocodile reported in the Chapman River mouth, Pormpuraaw.

Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council deployed recent warning signs. Crocwise brochures were provided to the Council.

2016-097

14/03/2016

Crocodile reported at North Wall Beach, Mackay.

Crocodile swimming in open ocean off North Wall Beach. No further action.

2016-072

24/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Chapman River, Pormpuraaw.

Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council. Crocwise education to be conducted by Land and Sea Rangers.

2016-053

11/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Orchid Creek. South of Preston.

Whitsunday Regional Council and local landholders advised of the presence of the crocodile. No further action due to the remote location.

2016-038

3/02/2016

Crocodile found at Circular Way, Weipa.

The crocodile to be released into the closest waterway.

2016-035

2/02/2016

Dead crocodile found in shark nets off Mackay Harbour.

Mackay Regional Council has disposed of the animal carcass.

2016-015

14/01/2016

Crocodiles reported swimming off Palm Cove Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed the presence a 1.5m crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

2016-004

3/01/2016

Deceased crocodile reported at Port Douglas Marina.

No further action.