2011 Archived Resolved crocodiles of concern sightings

2011-287

10/11/2011

Crocodile approximately 4-4.5m in Eubenangee Swamp, Eubenangee.

Crocodile removed from the wild on 12/11/11.

2011-254

12/10/2011

Crocodile reported in the upper dam/lagoon on Lavarack Barracks, Townsville

Identified as a crocodile of concern. Crocodile has been removed.

2011-262

21/10/2011

Approximately 2.5m crocodile in Boat Harbour at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.

Identified as a crocodile of concern. Crocodile has been removed.

2011-270

25/10/2011

Approximately 2.3m crocodile in Saltwater Creek, Cairns

Identified as a crocodile of concern. Crocodile has been removed.

2011-129

12/04/2011, 29/04/2011, 12/05/2011 and 19/05/2011

Approx. 2.4 m crocodile in drain in Dillon Street, Cairns. Animal appears to be injured and has appeared at the same location intermittently since 12-Apr-11.

Crocodile removed from the wild on 20 May 2011.

2011-089

9/03/2011

Non-fatal crocodile attack on a fisherman at Trunding Creek, Weipa township.

Identified as a crocodile of concern. Crocodile has been removed.

2011-084

3/03/2011

2 m crocodile seen in Clarkes Creek at Ishmael Road, Cairns

Part of creek where incident occurred comprehensively surveyed on several nights. Animal no longer present. Presumed to have moved out of the area. No further action.

2011-049

5/02/2011

Person swimming in known crocodile habitat in Beening Creek south of Weipa suffered non life-threatening injuries from crocodile.

Recent sighting signs erected. Part of creek where incident occurred comprehensively surveyed on night of 7 February 2011. Animal no longer present. Presumed to have moved in and out of the area with flooding. No further action.