2014 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2017 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2016 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2015 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2013 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2012 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2011 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
2010 Archived resolved crocodile sightings
December 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-355 |
18/12/2014 |
Crocodile captured at Martyville aquaculture facility. |
A 1m crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
2014-365 |
12/12/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Half Moon Day, Cairns. |
A .72m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-364 |
12/12/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Half Moon Day, Cairns. |
A 1.3m crocodile has been removed. |
2014.349 | 11/12/2014 | Crocodile reported at Old Kamerunga Bridge, Kamerunga. | The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-363 |
12/12/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Half Moon Bay, Cairns. |
A .43m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-347 | 09/12/2014 | Crocodiles reported in Narelle Lake, Barron. | The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-344 |
5/12/2014 |
Crocodile reported in a swimming enclosure at Mission Beach. |
A 100mm crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
November 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-334 |
25/11/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Moody’s Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-362 |
24/11/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Bluewater, Trinity Partk, Cairns. |
A 2.57m crocoidle has been removed. |
2014-329 |
24/11/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Narelle Lake, Barron, North Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-323 |
21/11/2014 |
Crocodile picked up on Endeavour Valley Road between Cooktown and Hopevale. |
A 1m animal has been removed from the wild. |
2014-366 |
21/11/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Deadman's Gully, Clifton Beach, Cairns. |
A 1.2m crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
2014-340 |
20/11/2014 |
Crocodile located in effluent pond on Moa Island. |
On 20/11/2014 a 2.8 aminal was removed from the wild. |
2014-361 |
18/11/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
A 3.09m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-327 |
18/11/2014 |
Crocodile reported near Quarantine Boat Ramp, Cook Esplanade, Thursday Island. |
On 27/11/14 a 3.7m animal has been removed from the wild. |
2014-318 |
16/11/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Deadman's Gully, Clifton Beach. |
A 2m animal has been removed from the wild. |
2014-372 |
12/11/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Mary River, Maryborough. |
A 3.8m crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
2014-307 |
9/11/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
A 3m crocodile has been removed from Chinamans Creek on 19/11/2014. |
2014-304 |
5/11/2014 |
Crocodiles reported at St Pauls Community, Moa Island, Torres Strait. |
On 29/11/2014 a 3m animal and on 20/11/2014 a 1m animal were removed from the wild. |
2014-302 |
3/11/2014 |
Two slides reported at Deep Creek, Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
October 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-296 |
28/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Crystal Bay Prawn Farm, via Ingham. |
Crocodile has been targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-290 |
27/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported near the 6 Mile Bend of the Fitzroy River. |
Crocodile has been targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-284 |
24/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Deep Creek, Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-276 |
16/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported off shore at Clifton Beach, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-282 |
16/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported on private property at Innisfail. |
A 2.2m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-300 |
14/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Chinamans Bridge, Cairns. |
Refer to 2014-307. |
2014-299 |
14/10/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns. |
A 2.26m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-271 |
10/10/2014 |
Crocodile reported on private property Carruchan. |
The crocodile was targeted for removal from the wild. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-298 |
4/10/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
A 3.4m crocodile has been removed. |
September 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-258 |
26/09/2014 |
Crocodile reported in a pond at Mirage Country Club Golf Course, Port Douglas. |
A 2.6m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-297 |
17/09/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Yorkeys Knob Golf Course. |
A 1.63m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-248 | 15/09/2014 | Crocodile reported on Kewarra Beach. | The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
August 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-237 |
27/08/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Crees Creek Lake, Port Douglas, |
A 2.7m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-236 |
26/08/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinaman's Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-231 |
20/08/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Alligator Creek, Cleveland Palms, Nome. |
On 13/09/2014 a 3.2m crocodile has been removed and on 19/09/2014 a 3.4m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-227 |
12/08/2014 |
Crocodile reported at the intersection of Chinamans Creek and Moodys Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
July 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-221 |
17/07/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
A 1.82m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-197 | 08/07/2014 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands Ingham. | The crocodile is in zone 3. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
June 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-191 |
26/06/2014 |
Crocodile located in the Haughton River, Giru. |
A 4.3m crocodile has been removed on 20/09/2014. Refer 2014-244. |
2014-220 |
21/06/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Thomatis Creek, Cairns. |
A 1.4m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-207 |
21/06/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Thomatis Creek, Cairns. |
A 1.3m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-182 |
21/06/2014 |
Crocodile reported at swampland beside Sea Temple Resort, Palm Cove, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-181 |
20/06/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Deadmans Gully, Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-179 |
20/06/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Flying Fish Point. |
A 2m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-171 |
16/06/2014 |
Crocodiles report in Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodiles are in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-206 |
7/06/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Half Moon Creek, Cairns. |
A 1m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-205 |
7/06/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Blue Water Marina, Cairns. |
A 0.4m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-166 |
6/06/2014 |
Crocodile report outside back fence of Injinoo Priimary School. |
A 3.7m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-169 |
6/06/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Caravonica, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-163 |
2/06/2014 |
Crocodile reported at sand quarry lake, Kamerunga. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
May 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-204 |
31/05/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Half Moon Creek, Cairns. |
A1.6m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-161 |
29/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported in a dam near football grounds at Bamaga. |
A 2.4m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-158 |
28/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Moon River, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-159 |
28/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Rosslyn Bay Marina. |
Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-156 |
21/05/2014 |
Crocodiles reports at Half Moon Bay Golf Course, Yorkeys Knob. |
The crocodiles are in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-155 |
16/05/2014 |
Crocodile incidentally caught at barramundi farm at Martyville. |
A 1.2m crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
2014-144 |
12/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-154 |
7/05/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns. |
A 3.2m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-140 |
7/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported near the Haughton River boat ramp, Giru, Townsville. |
A 3.7m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-133 |
7/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Cllifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-132 |
6/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Lake Placid. Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-130 |
2/05/2014 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. |
April 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-127 |
30/04/2014 |
Crocodile slide marks reported at Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-121 |
24/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Saltwater Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-120 |
24/04/2014 |
Crocodiles reported in the Barron River. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-118 |
23/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinaman Creek, Woree. |
A 3.25m crocodile has been removed from Zone 2. . |
2014-112 |
17/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Black River Boat Ramp, Beach Holm. |
A 3.7m crocodile within zone 3 has been removed. |
2014-109 |
15/04/2014 |
Small crocodile found on Wonga Beach after cyclone Ita. |
A .35m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-104 |
6/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Freshwater Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-153 |
6/04/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Thomatis Creek, Cairns. |
A 2m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-103 |
6/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported near Jackey Jackey Street Boat Ramp, North Hull River. |
A 4.2 crocodile within zone 3 has been removed. |
2014-152 |
5/04/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns. |
A 1.5m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-108 |
4/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-102 |
3/04/2014 |
Crocodile reported off Kewarra Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. |
2014-098 |
2/04/2014 |
Small crocodile found in Mareeba. |
A .32m crocodile within zone 3 has been removed. |
March 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-097 |
28/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported swimming off Ellis Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-101 |
27/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported within a small creek at Kewarra Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-107 |
26/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported on residential property at East Innisfail. |
A 1.6m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-095 |
26/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinamans Creek, Portsmith. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-088 |
21/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported upstream from the Haughton River boat ramp, Giru. |
A 4.2m crocodile and 3.4m crocodile have been removed. |
2014-090 |
20/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-087 |
20/03/2014 |
Crocodile reported near stinger net at Kewarra Beach, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-084 |
14/03/2014 |
Crocodile and nest reported at Boggy Creek, Edmonton. See 2014-050. |
A 2.7m crocodile has been removed and subsequently removed the crocodile nest. |
February 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-065 |
24/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Fairfield Waters causeway, Idalia. |
The crocodile is in zone 2 targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-067 |
24/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-151 |
20/02/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
A 4m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-048 |
17/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Permanent warning signs in place. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-052 |
14/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported swimming into Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-043 |
13/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Coquette Point, Innisfail. |
A 2.1m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-042 |
12/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Lake Placid, Barron River. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-149 |
8/02/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
A 1.95m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-034 |
7/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Lake Placid, Barron River. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-035 |
7/02/2014 |
Crocodiles reported near Edmonton boat ramp, Cairns. |
A 1.4m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-033 |
5/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported near Old Kamerunga Bridge, Barron River. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-030 |
1/02/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2 targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
January 2014
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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2014-025 |
28/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported near Deadmans Creek, Clifton Beach. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. The crocodile is targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-150 |
27/01/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns. |
A 1.94m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-148 |
25/01/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Bluewater Marina, Trinity Park. |
A 3m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-020 |
24/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinamans Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-147 |
22/01/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns. |
A 3.2m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-146 |
21/01/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns. |
A 1.89m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-145 |
17/01/2014 |
Crocodile removed from Thomatis Creek, Cairns. |
A 1.67m crocodile has been removed. |
2014-015 |
16/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported off Kewarra Beach, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Animal no longer present. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-007 |
14/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area. |
2014-016 |
13/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Paronella Park. |
A 2.1m crocodile within Zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-006 |
10/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported on Capricorn Highway, Gracemere. |
Crocodile may have moved out of the area, if remaining in the area targeted for removal. |
2014-027 |
10/01/2014 |
Crocodile located in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
A 1.25m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-028 |
10/01/2014 |
Crocodile located in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. |
A 2.73m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-049 | 09/01/2014 | Crocodile report in Cane farm drain, Sundown in December 2013. See 2013-343. | A 3m crocodile within zone 3 has been removed. |
2014-026 |
7/01/2014 |
Crocodile located in Barron River. |
A 3.18m crocodile within zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-003 |
6/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported at Blue Lagoon, Trinity Beach. |
A 1.2m crocodile within Zone 2 has been removed. |
2014-017 |
1/01/2014 |
Crocodile reported near Moon River, Trinity Park. |
The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Permanent warning signs in place. |