2017 Archived confirmed crocodile sightings

2017-155

8/03/2017

Crocodile reported offshore at Palm Cove.

Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile, before moving out of the area. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Further monitoring. Crocwise education provided to members of the public. SLSQ were notified.

2017-158

8/03/2017

Crocodile reported at Alice River crossing, Eubenangee Swamp.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.  Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place in the area.

2017-105

12/02/2017

Crocodile reported at Toomulla Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2017-88

31/01/2017

Crocodile reported in The Reef Marina, Port Douglas.

Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Further monitoring. Crocwise education provided to residents within the marina.

2017-065

23/01/2017

Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Trinity Beach, Cairns.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Site visit to be conducted at Kewarra Beach.

2017-070

23/01/2017

Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Palm Cove.

Site assessment revealed a crocodile swimming in open water. Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2017-051

18/01/2017

Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Kewarra Beach.

Site assessment revealed a small animal swimming in open water heading in a southerly direction. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2017-049

18/01/2017

Crocodile reported in stinger net enclosure at Forrest Beach.

Surf lifesavers pulled in the net and the crocodile escaped. The animal has moved away from the area. Forrest Beach was closed.

2017-044

17/01/2017

Crocodile nest reported on private property in Mossman.

Site assessment conducted confirming a crocodile nest. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The landholder and neighbouring properties have been made aware and provided with Crocwise education.

2017-037

16/01/2017

Crocodile reported swimming off North Mission Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Surf Life Saving at Mission Beach have been notified.

2017-043

16/01/2017

Crocodile reported in Coorooman Creek near Emu Park boat ramp.

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

2017-042

16/01/2017

Crocodile reported in Norman River near boat ramp at Karumba Point.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed by Carpentaria Shire Council. Crocwise information provided to Karumba Police for distribution to the community.

2017-040

14/01/2017

Crocodile reported in Alpins Weir, Ross River.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Further monitoring indicated the animal has moved out of the area.

2017-034

13/01/2017

Crocodile reported in Catherina Creek, Cordelia.

Site assessment revealed evidence of a crocodile moving from Catherina Creek back into the Halifax river. The landholder was requested to report future sightings.