2015 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2017 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2016 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2014 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2013 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2012 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2011 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    2010 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

    December 2015

    Report no.              

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    2015-454

    29/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Fishing Creek, Yeppoon.

    Site survey to be undertaken.

    2015-455

    29/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Toomulla headland, north of Townsville.

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

    2015-452

    23/12/2015

    Crocodile reported offshore from the Rockpool at the Strand, Townsville.

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

    2015-451

    23/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mornington Island Township water supply/dam

    Sighting will be monitored by the department.

    2015-450

    22/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach, Port Douglas.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place. Routine monitoring.

    2015-449

    22/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at St.Crispins Ave. Port Douglas..

    Site assessment has been conducted. Refer report no. 2016-008.

    2015-447

    21/12/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming off Clifton Beach.

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

    2015-445

    18/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Jackey Jackey Street boat ramp, South Mission Beach.

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

    2015-444

    18/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook.

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

    2015-441

    15/12/2015

    Crocodiles reported in Bloomfield River, Wujal Wujal.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place. Continue to monitor further sightings.

    2015-439

    15/12/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming off Garden Island, Hinchinbrook.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-442

    15/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in Gravial Creek, Rockhampton.

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

    2015-435

    14/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Daintree River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-437

    14/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in Ross River, Townsville.

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

    2015-436

    14/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Blacks Beach, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site assessment to be undertaken.

    2015-438

    14/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Second Beach East Trinity.

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

    2015-434

    11/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Fisherman's Beach, Emu Park.

    SLSQ closed the beach, the Coastguard and local caravan park were notified. The animal is likely to be moving through the area.

    2015-433

    11/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point Beach, Innisfail.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place.

    2015-432

    10/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bloomfield River, Wujal Wujal.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place. Continue to monitor further sightings.

    2015-429

    7/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Mornington Island.

    Mornington Shire Council has placed restrictions on hunting from the beach.

    2015-428

    3/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-427

    2/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Boyne River, Lilley's Beach, Gladstone.

    The crocodile did not display any aggressive behaviour. No further action.

    November 2015

    Report no.              

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    2015-422

    30/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at Fong-On Bay, Tinaroo.

    Know freshwater crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-421

    29/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in North Johnstone River, Innisfail.

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

    2015-420

    28/11/2015

    Crocodiles reported at Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island.

    Animals will continue to be monitored. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-419

    27/11/2015

    Crocodile reported offshore at Half Moon Bay, Yorkey's Knob.

    Site inspection to be conducted.

    2015-417

    25/11/2015

    Crocodile nest reported at Stony Creek, Byfield.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-414

    23/11/2015

    Crocodile reported on private property at Lily Vale.

    Resident to continue monitoring and to report significant behaviour changes.

    2015-412

    20/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bunya Creek, near River Heads and mouth of Mary River.

    Belated report. Unconfirmed report. Site survey to be conducted.

    2015-411

    20/11/2015

    Crocodile reported near Crab Creek boat ramp, Tin Can Bay.

    Site survey to be conducted. Crocodile warning sign located at the Snapper Creek boat ramp, Tin Can Bay.

    2015-409

    19/11/2015

    Crocodiles reported in a creek that feeds Mareeba wetlands.

    A site survey revealed a <1m freshwater crocodile. No further action.

    2015-408

    17/11/2015

    Dead crocodile reported on the New England highway north of Toowoomba near Cabarlah.

    No further action.

    2015-410

    17/11/2015

    Dead crocodile reported in the Proserpine River.

    No further action. Death caused by a breeding season fight over territory

    2015-407

    16/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in Eimeo Creek, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site assessment was conducted and officers will continue to monitor the area to ascertain if this particular crocodile is a resident or moving through the coastal area.

    2015-404

    14/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at the Main Beach, Yeppoon.

    Local Surf Lifesaving Club were notified and provided increased surveillance of the beach. Warning signs are in place on the beach as well as at the mouth of Ross Creek. Continue to monitor further sightings.

    2015-403

    13/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at the public boat ramp, at the mouth of the Steward River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-402

    13/11/2015

    Crocodile reported adjacent to the boat ramp, at the junction of Haughton-Cromarty Creek.

    Site assessment to be conducted and continue to monitor the area.

    2015-401

    13/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at Bach Beach, Thursday Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-400

    11/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at Balgal Beach.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-399

    10/11/2015

    Crocodile reported near the Meat Works on the Fitzroy River.

    Recent sighting signs to be deployed to local ramps.

    2015-398

    10/11/2015

    Crocodile reported north of Bangalee Beach.

    Recent sighting signs to be installed at Bangalee, Capricorn Resort and Sandy Point. Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-397

    7/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at Wongaling Beach.

    No further action. Continue to monitor further sightings.

    2015-395

    5/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in Napranum Town Beach.

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

    2015-392

    3/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at Eubenangee Swamp National Park.

    QPWS have been informed.

    2015-393

    3/11/2015

    Crocodile reported at Haycock Island near Lucinda.

    QPWS have been informed.

    October 2015

    Report no.              

    Date report received

    Report details                

    Departmental response

    2015-391

    29/10/2015

    Crocodile reported off Old Boathouse Beach, Archer Point Lighthouse, Cooktown.

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

    2015-390

    29/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at an aquaculture farm, Cardwell.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Wildlife Officers conducted Crocwise education with the farm manager.

    2015-387

    28/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Etty Bay.

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

    2015-389

    28/10/2015

    Crocodile reported off Ellis Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-388

    28/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Oak Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-386

    27/10/2015

    Several crocodile sightings in Lakefield National Park.

    Belated reports. QPWS Officers have been informed.

    2015-385

    27/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Bangalee Beach, near Yeppoon.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-381

    26/10/2015

    Deceased crocodile reported by the side of Tully-Hull Road, Tully.

    A site visit could not locate the crocodile.

    2015-380

    24/10/2015

    Crocodile reported on private property at Proserpine.

    No further action.

    2015-376

    24/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mary River, Maryborough.

    Surveys were undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-379

    23/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in small creek in Hinchinbrook area.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-372

    22/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Tinaroo Dam.

    Belated report. Unconfirmed sighting.

    2015-371

    22/10/2015

    Crocodile reported off Slade Point towards Blacks Beach

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Sightings being monitored.

    2015-373

    22/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Dolphin Heads, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. QSLS and Mackay Regional Council were informed.

    2015-374

    22/10/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming off Slade Point, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Sightings being monitored.

    2015-366

    21/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Eimeo Creek

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Sightings being monitored.

    2015-367

    21/10/2015

    Crocodile reported near Ayton boat ramp, Bloomfield River, Bloomfield.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-370

    21/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Eimeo Creek, Sunset Bay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Sightings being monitored.

    2015-364

    20/10/2015

    Crocodile reported near the boat ramp at the junction of the Haughton River and Cromarty's Creek, Townsville.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-363

    18/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Maaroom Creek, Maaroom.

    Belated report. Permanent warning sign at the Maaroom Boat ramp.

    2015-362

    17/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Little Annon River, Rosssville,

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action. Routine monitoring.

    2015-361

    16/10/2015

    Crocodile reported off Trinity Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Trinity Beach swimming area was closed for 4 hours.

    2015-359

    15/10/2015

    Deceased crocodile reported on cane farm at Rockingham .

    No further action.

    2015-360

    15/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Rowes Bay foreshore, Townsville.

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

    2015-358

    14/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Wedge Island, off Cape Hillsborough.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The animal may be moving through the area.

    2015-356

    13/10/2015

    Crocodile reported upstream of Andoom Creek Bridge, Weipa.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-357

    13/10/2015

    A crocodile nest was reported in Andergrove, Mackay.

    A site inspection revealed this was not a crocodile nest.

    2015-354

    10/10/2015

    Crocodile reported near ferry at Daintree River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-353

    9/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Mona Landing boat ramp, Hinchinbrook.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning sign in the area.

    2015-352

    7/10/2015

    Crocodile slide reported at Groper Creek.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-351

    7/10/2015

    Crocodile reported at Brooks Beach, Mission Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-349

    5/10/2015

    Crocodile reported near Meunga Creek boat ramp, Cardwell.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning sign has been replaced. Routine monitoring.

    2015-343

    1/10/2015

    Crocodile reoported swimming off Grasstree Beach, north of Sarina.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Local Surf Lifesaving Club notified. A vessel survey was undertaken and revealed no crocodiles.

    2015-342

    1/10/2015

    Dead crocodile reported on a sand bank opposite Tully Heads boat ramp.

    No further action.

    2015-345

    1/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in open waters off Long Island.

    Area is an isolated and inaccessible area of Conway National Park. No further action.

    September 2015

    Report no.              

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    2015-341

    30/09/2015

    Crocodile reported off shore at Newry Islands National Park, Willie's Hut.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-347

    30/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Casuarina Creek, Port Alma.

    Sighting is 25kms from the nearest public area. No further action.

    2015-346

    30/09/2015

    Crocodiles reported (24 and 25 Sept 2015) in Reglan Creek, Port Alma.

    Sighting is 20kms from the nearest public area. No further action.

    2015-340

    28/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Cattle Creek, Ingham.

    Unclear information provided. No further action.

    2015-338

    28/09/2015

    Crocodiles reported near School Point Campground, Lake Tinaroo.

    Lake Tinaroo has a known population of freshwater crocodiles.

    2015-337

    28/09/2015

    Crocodile reported on the beach at Flying Fish Point.

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

    2015-336

    27/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

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

    2015-335

    27/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Breakwater Marina, Townsville.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-334

    25/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

    Sighting being investigated.

    2015-333

    24/09/2015

    Crocodile reported near the train tracks in Fairfield Waters, Idalia.

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

    2015-332

    24/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bloomfield River, near Ayton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Wildlife Officer had conducted crocodile education programs with the nearby community in 2015.

    2015-330

    23/09/2015

    Crocodile reported twice swimming off Pallarenda beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-327

    23/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in the lake on St Crispins Avenue, Port Douglas.

    Site survey to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-329

    21/09/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming off Trinity Park beach.

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

    2015-325

    21/09/2015

    Crocodile reported off Lindquist Island, Cassowary Coast.

    2015-323

    19/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-322

    18/09/2015

    Crocodile reported Muff Creek, Cassowary Coast.

    Site survey to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-320

    17/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at Fairfield Water, Idalia.

    Site survey to be conducted.

    2015-316

    15/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Trunding Creek, Weipa.

    Report being investigated. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-317

    15/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, Yeppoon.

    Site survey to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-318

    14/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at Annan River, Cooktown.

    Being investigated.

    2015-314

    14/09/2015

    Deceased crocodile reported in Mackinnon Creek, Trinity Inlet.

    No further action.

    2015-312

    11/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at Lilly Vale Station, Princess Charlotte Bay.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-311

    11/09/2015

    Crocodile report in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Belated report. Routine monitoring.

    2015-309

    11/09/2015

    Crocodile reported off Thala beach reserve, Oak beach.

    The animal was swimming in open water and presumed to be moving through the area.

    2015-308

    10/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at Idalia, Townsville.

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

    2015-310

    10/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. There is a permanent crocodile warning sign in the vicinity. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-306

    9/09/2015

    Dead crocodile reported on side of road at Yorkeys Knob, Cairns.

    No further action.

    2015-305

    7/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in a lake at Port Douglas.

    No further action.

    2015-304

    7/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Lake McLeod, Weipa.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-303

    4/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bosworth Creek, Kowanyama.

    Reported sighting being assessed.

    2015-301

    2/09/2015

    Crocodile reported at Jillgi Beach south-east of Yarrabah

    Belated report. No further action

    August 2015

    Report no.              

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    2015-297

    31/08/2015

    Dead crocodile reported in Trinity Inlet, Cairns.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. No further action.

    2015-296

    31/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Meunga Creek, Cardwell.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    2015-295

    31/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Wild Cattle Creek, Tannum Sands.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in the area.

    2015-299

    31/08/2015

    Crocodile reported near Marton boat ramp, Endeavour River, Cooktown.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-298

    30/08/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming along Sunset Bay, towards Eimeo creek, North Mackay.

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

    2015-294

    28/08/2015

    Dead crocodile reported in the Annan River, Cooktown.

    No further action.

    2015-293

    28/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Tin Can Bay, near Crab Creek boat ramp.

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

    2015-287

    25/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Fitzroy River, 6 Mile Bend, Rockhampton.

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

    2015-288

    25/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Condamine River, Warwick.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-286

    24/08/2015

    Crocodile reported on Rocky Point Beach, Weipa.

    Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-291

    24/08/2015

    Crocodile reported near the mouth of Eimeo Creek, North Mackay

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

    2015-285

    23/08/2015

    Crocodile reported at Lizard Island.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-284

    20/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Norman River, Lakefield National Park.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-283

    19/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, freshwater section, Rockhampton.

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

    2015-280

    18/08/2015

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Hartleys Creek, Wangetti Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning sign to be repaired.

    2015-282

    18/08/2015

    Crocodile reported off shore at southern end of Etty Bay Beach.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The sighting is being assessed.

    2015-281

    18/08/2015

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Grouper Creek, Ayr.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-279

    17/08/2015

    Crocodile reported off shore at southern end of Etty Bay Beach.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The sighting is being assessed.

    2015-274

    14/08/2015

    Deceased crocodile reported at South Johnstone.

    The crocodile had been struck by a locomotive.

    2015-271

    12/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    Routine monitoring. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in the area.

    2015-272

    11/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River near Long Island.

    Routine monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-270

    11/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bamboo Creek, Innisfail.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-269

    10/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Mulgrave River, Deeral.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-266

    7/08/2015

    Crocodile reported offshore at The Stand, Townsville.

    Site assessment to be undertaken.

    2015-268

    7/08/2015

    Crocodile reported offshore at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island.

    SLSQ closed the beach. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-267

    6/08/2015

    Crocodile reported on the beach at Port Douglas.

    Routine monitoring. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in the area. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-265

    3/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in open water off Magnetic Island.

    Belated report. The animal is likely to have moved out of the area.

    2015-263

    3/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mt Morgan No. 7 Dam.

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

    2015-262

    1/08/2015

    Crocodile reported off beach at Rowes Bay, Townsville.

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

    July 2015

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-261

    31/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Mary River.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-260

    30/07/2015

    Crocodile report in the Fitzroy River.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-258

    28/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Daintree River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    2015-259

    28/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Cooya Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent crocodile warning signs at main access point to the beach.

    2015-257

    27/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Yarrabah.

    Second hand report. No further action until information is received from the person who made the initial report.

    2015-255

    27/07/2015

    Crocodile report in the Russell River, East Russell.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    2015-254

    26/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Palmer Reef Golf Course, Port Douglas.

    Second hand report. No further action unless contact is made to the person who made initial report.

    2015-253

    22/07/2015

    A crocodile has been reported in Alligator creek, Townsville.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-249

    20/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in Gordon Creek, Townsville.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-250

    20/07/2015

    Crocodile reported near Cooya Beach boat ramp.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-247

    16/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Crocodile warning stencil at the boat ramp.

    2015-248

    15/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Mossman River, Cooya beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. The animal may be moving through the area.

    2015-246

    13/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Russell Heads.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    2015-243

    11/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at the Strand, Townsville.

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

    2015-241

    8/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in Alligator Creek, Townsville.

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

    2015-240

    8/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in waterhole on Palmer Sea Golf Course, Port Douglas.

    There is a permanent crocodile warning signs on the golf course. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-235

    5/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in Cocoa Creek, Cleveland Bay.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-234

    4/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in Crocodile Creek, Cleveland Bay.

    Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-232

    3/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, Townsville.

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

    2015-231

    2/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Tiaro.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed at Petrie Park boat ramp.

    2015-230

    2/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Kurrimine Beach, Cassowary Coast.

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

    2015-229

    1/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Edmonton boat ramp, Cairns.

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

    2015-227

    1/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in St Helen's Creek, Mackay.

    Belated report. There are permanent crocodile warning signs at Murray Creek boat ramp.

    2015-228

    1/07/2015

    Crocodile slides reported at Rocky Dam Creek, Mackay.

    Belated report. There are permanent crocodile warning signs at nearest boat ramp

    June 2015

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-225

    30/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Tully River, adjacent to Tully Gorge day use area.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-226

    30/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mossman River at Cooya Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No nearby public access.

    2015-222

    27/06/2015

    Crocodile reported off beach at Shark Bay, Cape Upstrart National Park.

    Recent sighting signs managed by QPWS Rangers.

    2015-221

    26/06/2015

    Crocodile reported near the quarantine boat ramp, Thursday Island.

    Belated report. Monitor future reports.

    2015-218

    25/06/2015

    Crocodile reported neat the old quarantine wharf, Thursday Island.

    Council Rangers to conduct a site assessment.

    2015-219

    25/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Sandfly Creek, south of Townsville.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-220

    25/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, Townsville.

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

    2015-217

    25/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in open water at Cape Upstart.

    Recent sighting signs managed by QPWS Rangers.

    2015-216

    24/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Horseshoe Lagoon, Haughton catchment.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-214

    23/06/2015

    Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville.

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

    2015-212

    21/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in in Mary River at Grahams Creek.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. There is a permanent crocodile warning sign at the Yengarie boat ramp.

    2015-210

    19/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Alligator creek near Cleveland Palms boat ramp,

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    2015-211

    19/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in a pond at Palmer Golf Course, Port Douglas.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been provided to the golf course.

    2015-209

    18/06/2015

    Crocodile reported at Niramaya Resort, Port Douglas.

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

    2015-207

    16/06/2015

    Crocodile reported upstream from Constant Creek boat ramp, Mackay.

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

    2015-204

    14/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Black River, North of Townsville.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-202

    12/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Phillips Creek, at mouth of Burdekin River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-201

    11/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in St Helen's Creek, Mackay.

    Belated report. There are permanent crocodile warning signs at the nearest boat ramp.

    2015-198

    9/06/2015

    Crocodile reported at Pallarenda, Townsville.

    Unconfirmed report. No further action.

    2015-197

    9/06/2015

    Crocodiles reported in a mangrove creek south of Townsville.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-195

    9/06/2015

    Crocodile reported on the banks of the Bohle River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-194

    7/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Townsville Breakwater Marina on 5 and 7 June.

    Site assessment was undertaken and the area is being further monitored. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-199

    5/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Rocky Dam Creek, Mackay.

    Belated report. There are permanent crocodile warning signs at the boat ramp.

    2015-193

    5/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Reno Bay, Cape Upstart.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-192

    5/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bacon Bay, Magnetic Island.

    A site assessment was conducted.

    2015-191

    4/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Meunga Creek, Cardwell.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-189

    3/06/2015

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Alligator Creek, Cleveland Bay.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-187

    2/06/2015

    Crocodile reported near Blackfellow Creek boat ramp.

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

    2015-186

    2/06/2015

    Crocodile slide reported at Kurrimine beach.

    Routine monitoring.

    May 2015

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-185

    28/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in the media at Sandy Creek.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning sign to be installed.

    2015-184

    27/05/2015

    Crocodile reported at the southern end of Zoe Bay, Hinchinbrook Island.

    No further action due to insufficient information being provided.

    2015-183

    26/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near the mouth of Alligator Creek.

    Recent sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-179

    25/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Alligator Creek, approximately 1km from the mouth.

    Recent sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-180

    24/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Northview Lake, Idalia.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Photos provided revealed this sighting was not a crocodile.

    2015-177

    23/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Causeway Lake, Yeppoon.

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

    2015-176

    23/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Townsville Marina.

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

    2015-182

    22/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near Conway boat ramp, Proserpine River.

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

    2015-175

    22/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near Wright Creek bridge crossing, Edmonton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. There are permanent crocodile warning signs at the boat ramp.

    2015-174

    20/05/2015

    Crocodile report at Oak Beach, south of Port Douglas.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Recent sighting signs deployed.

    2015-173

    20/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in a creek at Toomulla Beach.

    Site inspection to be conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-170

    19/05/2015

    Crocodile reported at Pallarenda, Townsville.

    A site investigation revealed the sighting to be a log.

    2015-172

    19/05/2015

    Crocodiles were reported in Sandfly Creek, Cleveland Bay, Townsville.

    Townsville City Council to be requested to deliver crocodile education program to employees working in this location.

    2015-206

    17/05/2015

    Crocodile reported off shore at The Strand, Townsville.

    A site assessment revealed the sighting was not a crocodile.

    2015-167

    12/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Morris Creek, Giru.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine Monitoring.

    2015-166

    12/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Blind Creek, Saunders Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning sign present in the area.

    2015-164

    11/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in a drain at Paget, Mackay.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-163

    11/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near the Innisfail boat ramp.

    Site assessment to be conducted. There are permanent crocodile warning signs at the boat ramp.

    2015-161

    11/05/2015

    Crocodile reported behind restaurant in Dixon Inlet, Port Douglas.

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

    2015-160

    9/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near Kurrimine Beach Caravan Park.

    Recent sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-159

    7/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Annan River near Cooktown.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-154

    5/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near Milman Drive, Craiglee.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Further monitoring to be conducted.

    2015-153

    4/05/2015

    Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach, Port Douglas.

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

    2015-150

    1/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

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

    2015-152

    1/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island.

    SLSQ were informed. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    April 2015

    Report no.             

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-155

    30/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Eimeo Creek, adjacent to Eimeo Boat Ramp.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Further monitoring.

    2015-171

    30/04/2015

    Crocodile reported dead in crab pot in Sandfly Creek, off Proserpine River.

    No further action.

    2015-156

    30/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Victor Creek.

    Belated report. No further action.

    2015-158

    30/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bakers Creek, Mackay.

    Site assessment revealed access to the site is closed to the public. Permanent warning signage to be installed.

    2015-145

    29/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in a creek off Endeavour River, Cooktown.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Continue to monitor future sightings.

    2015-141

    28/04/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming offshore towards Rowes Bay, Townsville.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. A large log was sighted in the area. Recent sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-138

    27/04/2015

    Crocodile reported near the caravan park, Rollingstone.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in place. Site inspection to be carried out.

    2015-139

    27/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in drain near Wongaling Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Crocodile targeted for removal once confirmed.

    2015-136

    23/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at the Ski Gardens on the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

    Surveys were carried out and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent sighting signs have been deployed. Monitoring to continue.

    2015-135

    22/04/2015

    Crocodiles reported at Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, Port Douglas.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    2015-137

    21/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in lake on Windaroo Gold Course, Beenleigh.

    Staff have confirmed that this sighting was a hoax. No further action required.

    2015-134

    20/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Saltwater Creek, Mossman.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Site assessment conducted. Permanent warning sign present in the area.

    2015-133

    18/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at Rocky Point beach, Weipa.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Site inspection to be carried out as soon as area is accessible after wet season. Recent warning signs have been deployed.

    2015-131

    17/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at boat ramp at Cook Esplanade, Thursday Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in place.

    2015-128

    17/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at Rocky Point boat ramp, Weipa.

    See sighting report 2015-127. 2nd report for this location.

    2015-127

    16/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at Rocky Point boat ramp, Weipa.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Site inspection to be carried out as soon as area is accessible after wet season.

    2015-129

    15/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at Big 4 caravan resort, Rollingstone.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in the area.

    2015-130

    15/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bamboo Creek, Cassowary Coast region.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Site inspection was carried out by the department.

    2015-126

    14/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Eimeo Creek, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Land and vessel surveys were carried out and no crocodiles were observed.

    2015-124

    13/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Isabella Creek, Cooktown.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. The department to monitor future sightings.

    2015-123

    13/04/2015

    Crocodile reported near Starke Bridge, Cooktown.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. There are permanent crocodile warning signs in the area.

    2015-122

    13/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at Sunset Beach, Eimeo Creek, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning sign at Sunset Beach, Eimeo Creek. SLSQ were informed and Crocwise education for people within the Eimeo Creek area conducted.

    2015-121

    11/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in main channel off Fraser Island.

    Belated report. There is a permanent crocodile warning sign at Poona.

     2015-120

     7/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Ocean Lake, Fraser Island.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-118

    4/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at private aquaculture facility in Little Mulgrave.

    Site inspection was carried out by the department. Further monitoring.

    2015-115

    2/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in a small creek in Port Douglas.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site visit was conducted. Further monitoring.

    2015-116

    2/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at Cleveland Bay at the mouth of Pearce Creek.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-117

    2/04/2015

    Crocodile reported in Constant Creek, Mt Jukes.

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

    March 2015

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-109

    31/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mackay Harbour.

    SLSQ have deported recent warning signs.

    2015-112

    30/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in Coral sea, off Lucinda.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Further monitoring.

    2015-114

    28/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Daru Creek, Boogan.

    Site visit to be conducted.

    2015-111

    28/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Craiglie.

    Site inspections revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-110

    27/03/2015

    Crocodile report at Rose Hill Boat Ramp, Thursday Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are present in the area. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed by local Council rangers.

    2015-119

    25/03/2015

    Three crocodiles were reported dead in the Weipa area.

    No further action.

    2015-106

    23/03/2015

    Crocodile report in Burdiken River, Peters Island.

    Site visit to be conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-105

    21/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at  Coral beach, Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach.

    Permanent warning signs present in the area. Routine monitoring.

    2015-102

    18/03/2015

    Crocodile hatchlings reported missing in the Proserpine River.

    Investigated. No further action.

    2015-100

    17/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in a small creek at Craiglie, south of Port Douglas.

    Belated report. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-098

    16/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in a creek on Thursday Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise information provided to Tagi State College for distribution to local community. Torres Shire Council have deployed recent crocodile sighting signs.

    2015-101

    16/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Pat Botto Park, Strathdickie.

    Belated report. Permanent warning signed to be installed.

    2015-092

    15/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Ross creek, Yeppoon.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site visit to be conducted.

    2015-097

    15/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Saltwater creek, Toomulla.

    Small unconfirmed crocodile. No further action.

    2015-095

    14/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Rocky Point beach, Weipa.

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

    2015-096

    14/03/2015

    Crocodiles reported at Prince of Wales Island, Torres Strait.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-094

    12/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Quarantine Boat Ramp, Thursday Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are present in the area. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed by local Council rangers.

    2015-099

    11/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, Townsville.

    Site visit to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-090

    10/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in Herbert River, Ingham.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-089

    9/03/2015

    Crocodile reported near the boat ramp at Mourilyan harbour.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Warning stencil painted on both ramps and floating pontoon.

    2015-087

    9/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Cardwell beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are present in the area.

    2015-088

    6/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Colosseum Inlet, south of Tannum Sands.

    Unconfirmed sighting.

    2015-085

    6/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Cooee Bay, Yeppoon.

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

    2015-086

    6/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in Endeavour River, Cooktown.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Site assessment and surveys completed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-082

    4/03/2015

    Crocodile reported 1km off Cleveland Bay, Townsville.

    Belated report. Routine monitoring.

    2015-079

    2/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook marina.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    2015-078

    2/03/2015

    Crocodile reported near Geoffery Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Unconfirmed sighting.

    2015-077

    1/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mulgrave River between Peats Bridge and Roos Road Bridge.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs are present in the area.

    February 2015

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-084

    26/02/2015

    Crocodile reported off shore at Eimeo Beach.

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

    2015-074

    25/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Shelly Creek, between Cape Pallarenda and the Bohle River.

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

    2015-073

    24/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Forest beach, Allingham.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. SLSQ have been informed. Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs at boat ramp.

    2015-071

    23/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Eimeo Creek, Bucasia Beach.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-072

    22/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Wild Cattle Creek, Tannum Sands.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning sign near boat ramp at Wild Cattle Creek.

    2015-070

    21/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mary River at Kidd Bridge, Gympie.

    Site inspection to be conduct after the Gympie floods.

    2015-069

    19/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Eimeo Creek, Mackay.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. SLSQ will continue to monitor the area.

    2015-065

    17/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Ferndale Lake Estate, Port Douglas.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-064

    17/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Public near the site and the rowing club have been advised to conduct crocwise behaviour. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-067

    17/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Black River, Bushland Beach, Townsville.

    Belated report.

    2015-063

    16/02/2015

    Possible crocodile nest reported at Cattana Wetlands, Cairns.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of this being a crocodile nest.

    2015-062

    16/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Calliope River, Gladstone.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-059

    14/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-061

    14/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Endeavour River, Cooktown.

    Due to severe weather conditions no recent warning signs were deployed. Crocwise education will occur when the weather improves.

    2015-057

    12/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Bushland Beach, Townsville.

    Belated report. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-056

    10/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Refer to Crocodile of Concern 2015-043.

    2015-053

    5/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Packers Creek, Port Douglas.

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

    2015-054

    5/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Sandfly Creek, Townsville.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs could not be deployed due to severe weather conditions.

    2015-050

    4/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Port of Townsville.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-048

    2/02/2015

    Crocodiles reported at "Old Place" Waterhole, Strathgordon Station, Pompuraaw.

    Site assessment to be conducted after the wet season.

    January 2015

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    2015-047

    31/01/2015

    Crocodile reported near Nathan Street Bridge, Ross River, Townsville.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Continue to monitor further sightings reported in the area.

    2015-046

    31/01/2015

    Crocodile reported off Bucasia Beach and Eimio Headland, Mackay.

    Continue to monitor further sightings reported in the area.

    2015-045

    30/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Badu Island, Torres Strait.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs will be posted to Badu Island. Advised to conduct Crocwise behaviour. Living with crocodiles brochure and Crocwise information has been supplied.

    2015-044

    29/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Simmonds Creek, Yarrabah Road.

    Site inspection to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-039

    27/01/2015

    Crocodiles reported in Hutchison Creek, Cow Bay.

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

    2015-042

    27/01/2015

    Crocodile reported on the Mt. Louis Station to the north of Bloomfield, Cook Shire.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-040

    27/01/2015

    Crocodile reported off of Alma Bay, Magnetic Island.

    SLSQ closed the beach and deploying recent crocodile sighting signs.

    2015-041

    27/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in open water at Port of Townsville.

    Belated report. Recent crocodile sighting signs already deployed at The Strand.

    2015-038

    24/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in dam on private property at Hay Point. Resident will be monitoring the dam for any further sightings, and undertaking vegetation clearing and fence maintenance to prevent future access by a crocodile to the dam.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-036

    23/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River near Hanrahans crossing.

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

    2015-037

    23/01/2015

    Crocodile reported within the stinger net at South Mission Beach.

    SLSQ advised the crocodile departed the stinger net on 26/01/2015.

    2015-035

    22/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Carmila boat ramp.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs were given to local police to deploy in the event of another sighting in the area.

    2015-034

    22/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Mulgrave River near the Ross and Lock day use area.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site assessment conducted and swimmers advised to exercise crocwise behaviour.

    2015-031

    22/01/2015

    Report of a boy bitten on the knee by an animal.

    Bite marks photos are not consistent with known crocodile bit marks.

    2015-029

    21/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Ross River.

    Site inspection to be carried out. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

    2015-030

    21/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Herbert River, Abergrowie.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-027

    20/01/2015

    Crocodile reported near the Ross River dam wall.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    2015-026

    20/01/2015

    Crocodiles reported off shore from The Strand, Townsville.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-021

    19/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bluewater Creek, north of Townsville.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-023

    19/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Big Tuaan Creek, south of Maryborough.

    Unconfirmed sighting.

    2015-025

    19/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Russell Heads.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed and maintenance conducted on the permanent warning signs.

    2015-024

    19/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Rowes Bay, Townsville.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-022

    19/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Weipa.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-013

    13/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Alamanda Palm Cove.

    Report relates to a yellow spotted monitor not a crocodile.

    2015-016

    13/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deep Creek, Cape Bedford.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Site assessment to be conducted following the wet season.

    2015-012

    12/01/2015

    Crocodile reported off Bingil Bay foreshore.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat.

    2015-009

    11/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Deadman's Gully, Clifton Beach.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-008

    8/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Gympie weir on the Mary River.

    Unconfirmed sighting.

    2015-010

    8/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in man made dam on Dunk Island.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs will be given to the resort owner. Routine monitoring.

    2015-007

    7/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas.

    Routine monitoring.

    2015-006

    7/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Cardwell Marina.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    2015-019

    5/01/2015

    Crocodile reported on bank of Mary River, Grahams Creek.

    See 2014-280 crocodile of concern.

    2015-004

    4/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Meunga Creek, Cardwell.

    Site inspection revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Permanent warning signs in place. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-002

    2/01/2015

    Crocodile reported at Louisa Creek, Mount Louisa.

    Site inspection confirmed this is not a crocodile.

    2015-001

    1/01/2015

    Crocodile reported off Cardwell Beach.

    Area is in known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.