2016 Archived unconfirmed crocodile sightings

2016-572

31/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Starlight Bay, Cape Upstart.

Local stakeholders have been notified of the sighting.

2016-573

31/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Bloomfield River.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-570

30/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Skeleton Creek, Bentley Park.

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

2016-568

29/12/2016

Animal tracks reported at Illawong Beach, Mackay.

Not crocodile tracks. No further action.

2016-569

29/12/2016

Crocodile reported off shore from Dolphin Heads Resort, Mackay.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-566

28/12/2016

Crocodile reported 200m off shore at Dolphin Heads, Mackay.

Surf Live Saving contacted and recent crocodile sighting signs deployed.

2016-567

28/12/2016

Crocodile reported on Yeppoon Road, near Mount Jim Crow National Park.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Second hand report.

2016-564

24/12/2016

Crocodile reported near boat ramp in Carmoo, Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

2016-563

24/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Birkdale, Brisbane.

Animal noise only. No further action based on the information provided.

2016-561

23/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island.

QPWS conducted a vessel search. Routine monitoring.

2016-562

23/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Round Hill Creek, Agnes Water.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-560

22/12/2016

Crocodile reported near Abel Point Marina public boat ramp, Whitsunday.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

2016-558

22/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Gunn Island, Shute Harbour.

Unconfirmed sighting. No further action.

2016-557

20/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Starlight Bay, Cape Upstart.

Routine monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat. Local stakeholders advised.

2016-555

17/12/2016

Crocodiles report at the southern end of Ellis Beach.

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

2016-553

16/12/2016

Crocodile reported to have taken a dog swimming in the Endeavour River.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise education provided to dog owner.

2016-551

14/12/2016

Crocodile tracks reported under the wharf at Seisia.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-547

14/12/2016

Crocodile tracks reported on bike track at Cape Pallarenda.

Unconfirmed tracks, possible from a large sand goanna.

2016-548

14/12/2016

Crocodile reported swimming near the Horn Island jetty.

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

2016-550

14/12/2016

Crocodile reported in a creek at Cooloola Cove.

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

2016-549

14/12/2016

Two reports of a crocodile in Cromarty Creek, Giru.

Routine monitoring. See 2016-544 confirmed sighting. Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a crocodile.

2016-545

13/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Funnel Bay, Shute Harbour.

Belated report. Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-543

12/12/2016

Crocodile reported at a camp ground on Calliope River.

Crocwise education provided to the client.

2016-542

12/12/2016

Crocodile reported in small tidal creek at East Trinity.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise education provided to the client.

2016-539

9/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Palmer's Point, Baffle Creek.

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

2016-537

8/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Mary River near Kidd Bridge, Gympie.

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

2016-536

7/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Balgal Beach, Townsville.

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

2016-534

6/12/2016

Crocodile reported on beach at Rocky Point, Daintree.

Recent Crocwise education and site assessment have been conducted at this location. No further action.

2016-541

6/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Yaamba.

Routine monitoring. Crocwise education provided to the property holder at this location.

2016-533

5/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Trinity Inlet, Cairns.

Belated report based on second hand information.

2016-532

5/12/2016

Crocodile reported in Rocky Dam Creek, Koumala.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to public at the boat ramp. Further monitoring revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

2016-528

1/12/2016

Crocodile reported on the west coast of Goold Island.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service notified.

2016-527

1/12/2016

Crocodile reported at Forrest Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Unconfirmed report.

2016-529

1/12/2016

Crocodile reported in crab pot in Reliance Creek, Mackay.

Crocodile was successfully released from the crab pot. No further action.

2016-517

29/11/2016

Crocodile reported in Trinity Inlet, Portsmith, Cairns.

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

2016-516

29/11/2016

Crocodile reported in The Lakes, Townsville.

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

2016-514

29/11/2016

Crocodile reported at mouth of Meunga Creek, Cardwell.

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

2016-518

29/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.

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

2016-512

28/11/2016

Crocodile reported off Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Surf Life Saving Queensland to be notified. Routine monitoring. Recent warning signs in place.

2016-510

28/11/2016

Crocodile reported leaving a stinger net at Yorkeys Knob.

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

2016-513

28/11/2016

Crocodiles reported off Banksia Bay, Hinchinbrook Island.

Second hand report. A first hand report to be obtained from the hiker who observed the crocodiles.

2016-509

27/11/2016

Crocodile reported 2 kms up the north arm of Coorooman Creek, Emu Park.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-515

27/11/2016

Crocodile reported on North Mission Beach.

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

2016-507

25/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Bedarra Island (western side).

Crocodile was moving through an area of known crocodile habitat. Bedarra Island to be notified and requested to deploy recent warning signs.

2016-506

24/11/2016

Crocodile hatchlings reported at Balgal Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken and confirmed the presence of a larger crocodile. Refer CoC 2016-508.

2016-504

24/11/2016

Crocodile reported in the Breakwater Marina, Townsville.

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

2016-505

24/11/2016

Crocodile reported offshore near the sand bar in Rowes Bay, Townsville.

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

2016-502

23/11/2016

Crocodile reported several times swimming off shore at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

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

2016-503

23/11/2016

Crocodile reported near the Edmonton Boat ramp, Cairns.

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

2016-499

21/11/2016

Crocodile reported in small shallow bay beside Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas.

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

2016-501

21/11/2016

Crocodile reported in a dam on private property in Koumala.

Site assessment conducted and confirmed existing evidence of slide marks. Further monitoring to be conducted.

2016-498

20/11/2016

Deceased crocodile reported at Maria Creek, Kurrimine.

No further action.

2016-497

20/11/2016

Crocodile reported in Nims Creek, Innisfail.

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

2016-492

16/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Farnborough Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. SLSQ, the sailing club and Coast guard were informed. Routine monitoring.

2016-493

16/11/2016

Crocodile reported in open water off Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.. Site assessment was undertaken and no crocodiles were sighted.

2016-495

16/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Mackay Marina.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocodile is likely to be moving through the area.

2016-488

15/11/2016

Crocodile reported in Calliope River.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed by council.

2016-487

15/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Buddababoo Creek, Yarrabah.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning sign to be installed. Crocwise information session to be provided to local residents.

2016-489

15/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Saunders Beach.

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

2016-486

15/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed and site assessment to be conducted.

2016-491

15/11/2016

Crocodile reported at the Coconuts boat ramp, Innisfail.

Day time and night time surveys were undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-484

14/11/2016

Crocodile reported in the tidal section of the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

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

2016-485

14/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Lorin Point, Napranum.

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

2016-482

14/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Breakwater Marina, Townsville.

Site assessment was conducted and no crocodiles were sighted. See CoC 2016-413 a crocodile is being targeted for removal from the wild.

2016-481

11/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-480

11/11/2016

Crocodile reported in the Boyne River, next to Curlew Park in Tannum Sands.

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

2016-479

9/11/2016

Crocodile reported on the beach at Airlie Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. SLSQ and Whitsunday Regional Council to be notified. Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

2016-476

7/11/2016

Crocodile reported at mouth of Butchers Creek, Great Sandy Strait,

Permanent warning signs are in place in the area.

2016-475

6/11/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Noah Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-473

4/11/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at the northern end of Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-474

4/11/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Thornton Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-472

4/11/2016

Crocodile reported at offshore at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Recent crocodile sighting signs present in the area due to recent crocodile sightings in the area.

2016-471

3/11/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Cape Tribulation Bay.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-467

2/11/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-469

2/11/2016

Reports received of crocodiles at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Recent crocodile sighting signs already in place.

2016-463

1/11/2016

Crocodile reported off shore from beach adjacent to Cape Kimberley.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning sign in pace at this location.

2016-464

1/11/2016

Crocodile reported at Chilli Beach, Iron Range National Park.

Ranger-in-Charge, Iron Range National Park request to monitor and report future sightings.

2016-466

1/11/2016

Reports received of a crocodile at The Strand, Townsville.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. A crocodile is being targeted for removal in the area, see 2016-413 CoC.

2016-465

1/11/2016

Crocodile reported near Nerimbera boat ramp to barrage, Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

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

 2016-462

 31/10/2016

 Crocodile reported at mouth of Palm Creek, Bronte Beach, Ingham.

 Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-458

27/10/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off Newell Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

2016-459

27/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

2016-455

26/10/2016

Crocodile reported in Palm Creek, south of Forrest Beach.

Crocwsie education was provided to the client.

2016-454

25/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Seafarm, Cardwell.

Seafarm deployed recent crocodile sighting signs. Site assessment to be undertaken.

2016-453

25/10/2016

Crocodile reported near the Breakwater Marina, Townsville.

Sighting previously reported. Crocwise information was provided to the client.

2016-450

24/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Hull Heads.

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

2016-449

24/10/2016

Crocodile reported off Pigeon Island, Whitsundays.

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

2016-451

24/10/2016

Crocodile reported in Mossman River, Mossman.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-452

24/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Rondan Creek, Wonga Beach.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-448

23/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Seafarm, Cardwall.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-447

22/10/2016

Crocodile reported in the duck pond, near the breakwater rock wall, Townsville.

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

2016-446

19/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Pigeon Island off Cannonvale Beach, Whitsundays.

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

2016-445

19/10/2016

Crocodile reported near boat ramp on South Mission Beach.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-443

19/10/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off The Strand, Townsville.

Recent crocodile sighting signs in place in The Strand area. Further monitoring to continue.

2016-442

18/10/2016

Crocodile reported near Tannum Sands.

Photos provided revealed this is not a crocodile.

2016-441

18/10/2016

Crocodiles reported at Lakefield National Park.

QPWS Rangers undertook a site assess and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to campers at the National Park.

2016-444

18/10/2016

Crocodile reported in Barratta Creek, Barratta.

Second hand report.

2016-440

18/10/2016

Crocodiles reported in ponds at the Coral Sea Farms, Cardwell.

The Health Safety & Environment Manager, Coral Sea Farms is placing recent warning signs in the area.

2016-437

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off The Strand, Townsville.

The crocodile is already being targeted for removal. See 2016-413 CoC.

2016-431

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported at the rock wall, The Strand, Townsville.

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

2016-432

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Ellis Beach.

Second hand report. No further action.

2016-436

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off South Mission Beach.

Small crocodile reported. Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

2016-439

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported in North arm of Endeavour River, Cooktown.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

2016-433

17/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Palleranda, Townsville.

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

2016-430

16/10/2016

Crocodile reported in open water off The Strand, Townsville.

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

2016-429

16/10/2016

Crocodile reported in Mowbray River, Douglas Shire.

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

2016-426

14/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Snapper Island.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-427

14/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Bramston Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-428

14/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Seafarms, Macknade.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-425

14/10/2016

Crocodile slide/tracks reported at The Strand, Townsville.

Site assessment was undertaken and identified the tracks as turtle tracks.

2016-421

13/10/2016

Several reports of a crocodile near Breakwater Marina, The Strand, Townsville.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-422

13/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. A new permanent warning sign installed at Cape Tribulation.

2016-423

13/10/2016

Crocodile reported in the Hull River, Hull Heads.

Recent crocodile sighting signs already deployed.

2016-424

13/10/2016

Crocodile reported off North Mission Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to tourists and local residents.

2016-419

11/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Pallarenda Beach, Townsville.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The area is being monitored.

2016-418

11/10/2016

Crocodile reported swimming offshore at Wongaling Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-416

10/10/2016

Crocodile slide marks were reported on Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands.

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

2016-415

10/10/2016

Deceased crocodile reported in Meunga Creek, Cardwell.

No further action.

2016-414

9/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Hervey Bay.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to local residents.

2016-412

9/10/2016

Crocodile reported near Salmon Creek Camping Are, Cape Cleveland.

Client was provided with Crocwise information.

2016-411

8/10/2016

Crocodile reported in Althaus Creek, Townsville.

Site assessment to be undertaken.

2016-409

8/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation.

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

2016-407

7/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Palleranda Beach, Townsville.

Second hand report. Site assessment to the conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to local residents.

2016-406

7/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Agnes Waters.

Site was monitored and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Permanent warning sign may be installed. Crocwise education provided to local residents.

2016-408

7/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Shelly Beach, Townsville.

Site assessment to the conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to local residents.

2016-404

6/10/2016

Crocodile reported near boat ramp at Balgal Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise information provided to locals.

2016-402

6/10/2016

2 crocodiles reported near the boat ramp on the Hull River near Hull Heads.

Routine monitoring. Site assessment confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise information provided to locals.

2016-403

6/10/2016

2 crocodiles reported near the boat ramp on the Hull River near Hull Heads.

Routine monitoring. Site assessment confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise information provided to locals.

2016-405

6/10/2016

Crocodile reported near boat ramp at Balgal Beach.

Belated report. Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise information provided to locals.

2016-400

5/10/2016

Crocodile reported near the storm wall at Port of Townsville.

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

2016-401

5/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Blacks Beach, Mackay.

Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to local residents.

2016-395

5/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Noah Beach camp ground, Cape Tribulation.

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

2016-396

5/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Little Ramsay Bay, Hinchinbrook Island (national park).

Sighting has been referred to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to deploy recent sighting warning signs.

2016-398

5/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Midway Waterhole, Lakefield National Park.

Sighting has been referred to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to deploy recent sighting warning signs.

2016-393

4/10/2016

Crocodile reported near boat ramp on Adelaide Creek, Bowen.

Wildlife officers undertook a site inspection but could not confirm the presence of a crocodile. Recent sighting warning signs were deployed.

2016-391

4/10/2016

Crocodile reported in Cape Tribulation Bay, Cape Tribulation.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. New permanent warning sign installed. Further surveying and monitoring.

2016-392

4/10/2016

Crocodile reported near Thala Beach Resort at Oak Beach.

The department provided recent sighting warning signs to resort management to deploy at location.

2016-390

2/10/2016

Crocodile reported in front of Pinnacle Village Holiday Park, Wonga Beach.

Crocodile displaying normal crocodile behaviour. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-389

1/10/2016

Crocodile reported at Rowes Bay, Pallarenda.

Wildlife officers undertook a site inspection but could not confirm the presence of a crocodile. Recent sighting warning signs were deployed.

2016-387

30/09/2016

Crocodile reported in the Proserpine River at Wilson's Beach.

Crocodile displaying normal crocodile behaviour. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent sighting warning signs deployed by member of public.

2016-385

29/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Sanders Beach, Townsville.

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

2016-380

27/09/2016

Crocodile reported near the boat ramp at Port Stewart, Cook Shire.

Second hand report. No further action.

2016-382

27/09/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off Blacks Beach, Mackay.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring. Permanent warning signs installed at this location. SLSC and local communities and visitors given Crocwise messages.

2016-381

27/09/2016

Deceased crocodile reported at mouth of Bloomfield River.

The crocodile carcass is in advanced decomposition. Also see 2016-338.

2016-379

26/09/2016

Crocodiles reported at Bells Reef, Wonga Beach.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-378

25/09/2016

Several reports of a crocodile swimming off Cape Tribulation.

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

2016-376

24/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Old Faithful Waterhole, Normanby River, Lakefield National Park.

Senior Ranger, Lakefield NP to be contacted to assess the animal.

2016-377

24/09/2016

Crocodile reported in mangroves at Young Bay, Magnetic Island.

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

2016-374

24/09/2016

Crocodile reported swimming offshore at Wonga Beach, Wonga.

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

2016-372

23/09/2016

Crocodile reported in mangroves at Young Bay, Magnetic Island

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

2016-373

23/09/2016

Crocodile slide reported upstream of Alligator creek in Fitzroy River.

Recent crocodile sighting signs deployed. See 2016-363. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-375

23/09/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Wongaling Beach, Mission Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

2016-366

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported near Marton Boat Ramp, Endeavour River.

Cooktown Police requested to deploy recent crocodile sighting signs. Routine monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-371

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported in the bay at Cape Hillsborough.

Routine monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-365

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Yarrawonga Reserve, Ilbilbie.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise information provided to campers.

2016-367

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Newell Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise information provided to public on the beach.

2016-369

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Queensland Surf Life Saving advised.

2016-368

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported on private property on Carmody Rd, Goranba (Southern Queensland).

Wildlife officers spoke with property owner who did not report any evidence of crocodile activity.

2016-370

22/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Wongaling Beach, Mission Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Animals may have been moving through the area.

2016-360

21/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Mirage golf course, Port Douglas.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring. Permanent warning signs on the golf course.

2016-363

20/09/2016

Crocodile reported in the Fitzroy River, Yamba.

Site survey to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Wildlife Officer to conduct Crocwise presentation to Greening Australia.

2016-359

20/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-352

20/09/2016

Crocodile reported at the mouth of Proserpine River, Wilson Beach,

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

2016-356

 19/09/2016

Crocodile reported near Rocky Point boat ramp, Weipa.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-358

19/09/2016

Crocodile reported in Babinda Creek, Apex Park, Babinda.

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

2016-354

16/09/2016

Crocodile reported on beach at Denham Island.

Area is known crocodile habitat in a remote location. No further action.

2016-353

16/09/2016

Several reports of a crocodile at Mornington Island.

Site visit conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat. Mornington Island Police arranged for recent warning signs to be deployed.

2016-344

9/09/2016

Crocodile reported swimming towards the Mowbray River mouth, Port Douglas.

Routine monitoring. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-346

9/09/2016

Crocodile reported on foreshore of Seisia, Cape York.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-345

9/09/2016

Crocodile reported at Seafarm, Cardwell.

Departmental Wildlife Officer will discuss Crocwise behaviour and safety precautions with the client.

2016-340

6/09/2016

Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, Townsville.

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

2016-338

5/09/2016

Deceased crocodile reported near the Ayton boat ramp, Bloomfield River.

The crocodile carcass is in advanced decomposition.

2016-334

1/09/2016

Two 40cm crocodiles reported in the Mary River, near Baddow Island.

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

2016-337

1/09/2016

Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-333

31/08/2016

Two crocodiles reported at the Napranum beachfront.

A site visit was undertaken by Queensland Boating and Fisheries and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-332

31/08/2016

Crocodile reported at Napranum Beach boat ramp.

A site visit was undertaken by Queensland Boating and Fisheries and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-331

31/08/2016

Crocodile reported at beach at the mouth of Mowbray River.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Belated report.

2016-330

30/08/2016

Deceased 4m crocodile reported to the department in Bloomfield River, Wujal Wujal.

No further response required due to remote location and decomposition of carcass.

2016-328

29/08/2016

Crocodile reported at Yellowpatch, Curtis Island.

The department to undertake survey to confirm crocodile presence.

2016-327

26/08/2016

2m crocodile reported at Maria Creek, El Arish.

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

2016-326

25/08/2016

2m crocodile reported in the Mossman River at Newell Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action required.

2016-325

25/08/2016

1.2m crocodile reported in a tributary of Dixon Inlet, Port Douglas.

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

2016-322

23/08/2016

Crocodile reported in creek at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-320

23/08/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off-shore at Kurramine Beach.

Night survey was conducted. No evidence of a crocodile was found. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-317

22/08/2016

Crocodile reported in Constant Creek Seaforth.

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

2016-319

22/08/2016

Crocodile reported in Theodolite River, Woodgate.

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

2016-318

22/08/2016

Crocodile reported on Garden Island, Hinchinbrook.

Crocwise brochures provided to Council for campers going on the island. Confirm or provide a permanent warning signage for the island.

2016-315

21/08/2016

Crocodile reported on Bucklands Beach Road, Bramston Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-313

18/08/2016

Crocodile reported in Ross River, Townsville.

Site assessment to be conducted to confirm species.

2016-314

18/08/2016

Crocodile reported swimming north past the Wanderers Caravan Park, Lucinda.

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

2016-310

14/08/2016

Dead crocodile reported in Daintree River.

No further action.

2016-309

12/08/2016

Crocodile reported in Mary River, near Brother's Island, Maryborough.

Belated report. Vessel-based survey of the area to be conducted.

2016-308

9/08/2016

Crocodile reported in the South Johnstone River, Innisfail.

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

2016-306

8/08/2016

Crocodile reported at Bushland Beach near Townsville.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-305

5/08/2016

Crocodile reported at South Mission Beach on 1/8/16.

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

2016-304

4/08/2016

Crocodile was reported at South Mission Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs are located in this area.

2016-300

2/08/2016

Crocodile reported in Burnett River, Bundaberg.

Site assessment to be undertaken.

2016-298

1/08/2016

Crocodile reported at Long Island, Whitsundays.

Presumed to be moving through the area.

2016-299

1/08/2016

Crocodile reported at Etty Bay beach.

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

2016-297

31/07/2016

Crocodile reported on a mud bank at Newell Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour was reported.

2016-294

28/07/2016

Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach.

Second hand report.

2016-291

26/07/2016

Crocodile reported at Coconuts, Innisfail.

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

2016-289

25/07/2016

Crocodile with damaged upper jaw was reported at Collis Beach, Prince of Wales Island, Torres Strait.

The sort of injury to the crocodile frequently occur when crocodile fight. No further action.

2016-285

24/07/2016

Crocodile reported near Diggers Bridge, Mowbray River near Port Douglas.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

2016-284

24/07/2016

Crocodile reported at Victor Creek boat ramp, Seaforth.

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

2016-282

19/07/2016

Deceased crocodile reported in Halls Creek, East Trinity, Cairns.

No further action.

2016-283

19/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Port Hinchinbrook Marina.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs are displayed in this area. Routine monitoring.

2016-281

17/07/2016

Crocodile reported at mouth of Port Hinchinbrook Marina.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are displayed in this area. Routine monitoring.

2016-279

16/07/2016

Crocodiles reported in Cocoa Creek, Townsville.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-280

16/07/2016

Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville.

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

2016-275

11/07/2016

Deceased crocodile reported south of Gunjarra Island, Cairns

No further action.

2016-278

11/07/2016

Crocodile slide reported at Weary Bay, Ayton, near Cooktown.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-276

11/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Constant Creek, Mackay.

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

2016-274

9/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas.

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

2016-271

8/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Mossman River, Newell Beach.

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

2016-270

8/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Mowbray River.

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

2016-268

8/07/2016

Crocodile reported at The Strand - Townsville.

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

2016-264

7/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Dickson inlet, Port Douglas.

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

2016-263

6/07/2016

Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Innisfail.

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

2016-261

30/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Little Tuan Creek, Tuan.

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

2016-259

29/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Dolphin Heads.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs in the area. Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club have been advised.

2016-258

29/06/2016

Crocodile reported in the Mowbray River, Mowbray.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

2016-260

29/06/2016

Crocodile reported upstream of Dungeness boat ramp, Lucinda.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-255

25/06/2016

Crocodile reported near Boyne River Bridge, Benaraby,

Permanent warning signs in place. Police responded to initial sighting. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

2016-254

25/06/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Cook Bay, Kewarra Beach.

Site assessment to be conducted. Permanent and recent warning signs display in this area.

2016-250

24/06/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Kewarra Beach Cairns.

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

2016-251

24/06/2016

Crocodile reported in a South Johnstone River tributary, Innisfail.

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

2016-252

24/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Lake Placid, Caravonica, Cairns.

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

2016-253

24/06/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Taylors Point, Trinity Beach.

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

2016-249

23/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Cook Esplanade Thursday Island.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Permanent warning signs in the area.

2016-247

22/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Mowbray River, Douglas Shire.

Douglas Shire Council requested to deploy recent warning signs.

2016-245

20/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Mulgrave River near Aloomba.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-242

20/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Annan river, Cooktown.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-244

18/06/2016

Crocodile reported on Lizard Island.

Lizard Island is a national park. Sighting reported to Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing.

2016-239

14/06/2016

Crocodiles reported near Beaver Rock boat ramp, Maryborough.

Permanent warning signs located at Beaver Rock boat ramp. Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed.

2016-237

12/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Newell Beach.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-235

10/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Barrett's Lagoon, Cooktown.

Crocwise information was provided.

2016-232

8/06/2016

Crocodile reported offshore at Kewarra Beach.

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

2016-231

7/06/2016

Crocodile reported at South Mission Beach boat ramp.

Site surveys to be conducted. Crocwise education conducted at the site. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-230

7/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Yarrabah.

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

2016-228

6/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Old Telegraph Track crossing, also known as Nolan's Brook, Cook Shire.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-229

6/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Russell River, Bartle Frere.

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

2016-226

5/06/2016

Crocodile reported behind the Gordon Street Mill, Mulgrave River, Greenpatch. Gordonvale.

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

2016-224

4/06/2016

Crocodiles reported offshore Lugger Bay.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-225

4/06/2016

Crocodile reported above Aplins Weir, Townsville.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-222

3/06/2016

Crocodile reported in a lake at Fairfield Waters, Idahlia, Townsville.

Site assessment was undertaken. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-223

3/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Russell Heads.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-219

2/06/2016

Crocodile reported in Mary River, Tiaro.

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

2016-220

2/06/2016

Crocodile reported at the old bridge in Normanton.

Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

2016-216

1/06/2016

Crocodile report in Port Hinchinbrook Marina.

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

2016-217

1/06/2016

Crocodile reported at Russell Heads.

Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-204

31/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise message delivered to the public.

2016-214

31/05/2016

Crocodile report in Port Hinchinbrook Marina.

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

2016-202

30/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Althus Creek, Saunders.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-198

30/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Palm Cove.

Site assessment was undertaken. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise message delivered to the public.

2016-201

30/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach.

Site assessment was undertaken. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise message delivered to the public.

2016-200

30/05/2016

Crocodile reported ain Jardine River, Bamaga.

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

2016-203

30/05/2016

Crocodile reported in Cooraman Creek.

Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Refer CoC 2016-218.

2016-195

25/05/2016

Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, Mt Ossa.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-194

24/05/2016

Crocodile reported within Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.

Site assessment to be conducted with QPWS.

2016-193

24/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Hull Heads.

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

2016-188

17/05/2016

Crocodile reported in the Tully River.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-187

11/05/2016

Crocodile reported in Coorooman Creek, Coowonga.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. Refer CoC 2016-218.

2016-186

10/05/2016

Crocodile reported at Thornton Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring. Crocwise information was provided.

2016-185

10/05/2016

Crocodile reported in Lotus lagoon, near Rockhampton Airport.

Report is outside the Rockhampton Crocodile Urban Management Area. No further action.

2016-184

8/05/2016

Crocodile reported in Idalia lake, Townsville.

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

2016-182

6/05/2016

Crocodile reported under the Mission River Bridge, Weipa.

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

2016-183

6/05/2016

Crocodiles reported in Francis Creek, Palm Island.

The incident is being discussed with stakeholders.

2016-163

3/05/2016

Crocodile reported near Mission River bridge, Weipa.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Being investigated.

2016-161

30/04/2016

Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook.

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

2016-160

29/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Daintree River (Ferry Channel Crossing).

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

2016-157

26/04/2016

Crocodile reported at City reach, Rockhampton.

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

2016-156

26/04/2016

Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville.

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

2016-155

25/04/2016

Crocodile reported at a aquaculture farm, Flying Fish Point.

Site inspection to the conducted.

2016-154

23/04/2016

Crocodile reported in the Bloomfield River, Wujal Wujal.

Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-153

22/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Cocoa Creek, Bowling Green Bay National Park.

Sighting to be referred to Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing.

2016-152

22/04/2016

Crocodile reported at the mouth of the Proserpine River, Wilson's Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. The department has previously engaged with local residents and the Whitsunday Regional Council about using Crocwise behaviour.

2016-151

22/04/2016

Crocodile reported in the Mary River, Maryborough.

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

2016-150

21/04/2016

Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook.

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

2016-149

20/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Tully Gorge.

Unconfirmed report

2016-148

20/04/2016

Crocodile reported upstream of the main bridge over the Bloomfield River in the town of Wujal Wujal.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place. Site inspection to be undertaken.

2016-147

19/04/2016

Dead crocodile reported in Rollingstone Creek, behind Balgal Beach.

No further action

2016-142

11/04/2016

Dead crocodile reported upstream from the main boat ramp in Tully Heads, Tully.

No further action.

2016-145

11/04/2016

Two crocodiles reported at ferry wharf on Horn Island.

Unconfirmed report.

2016-144

11/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Tinana Creek, Maryborough.

Site inspection to be conducted.

2016-143

11/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Sarina Inlet close to new boat ramp.

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

2016-141

9/04/2016

Crocodile reported 2km South of the Nerimbera Boat Ramp in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-140

8/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Pig Creek, Proserpine.

Belated report. Area is experiencing elevated water levels due to rain events in February and March and it is likely that crocodiles are moving through the area. No further action.

2016-139

8/04/2016

Crocodile reported at Wilson Beach at the mouth of the Proserpine River.

Recent warning signs have been deployed. Site assessment was undertaken over several days with no crocodile witnessed. Staff to continue to monitor the area and its surrounds.

2016-138

8/04/2016

Crocodile reported at Pioneer Bay, Airlie Beach.

No further action due to remote location.

2016-136

5/04/2016

Crocodile reported at entrance to Port Hinchinbrook Marina.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

2016-134

3/04/2016

Crocodile reported in a water hole at Putts Palms, Weipa.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education program to be conducted.

2016-132

1/04/2016

Crocodile reported in Lucinda area.

Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs in the area.

2016-131

31/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Fitzgerald Esplanade, Innisfail.

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

2016-124

30/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Pioneer River, Mackay.

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

2016-127

29/03/2016

Crocodile reported off beach front at Cape Tribulation.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed at all beach access areas. .

2016-126

29/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Cape Tribulation.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed at all beach access areas. .

2016-123

29/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Hills Creek, Glen Boughton.

Crocwise information was provided to the client. Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs provided to the client.

2016-118

23/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Blue Lagoon, Trinity Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Under investigation.

2016-116

23/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Cape Tribulation Beach.

Officers from National Parks, Sport and Racing will visit the site and deploy recent warning signs.

2016-117

23/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Rebel Marine Jetty, Thursday Island.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent warning signs being deployed by Torrs Strait Regional Authority.

2016-112

22/03/2016

Crocodile reported in small creek behind the Palm Cove beach.

Site inspection to be conducted.

2016-115

22/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach, Cairns.

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

2016-114

22/03/2016

Crocodile reported in upper Bohle River, Condon.

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

2016-113

22/03/2016

Crocodile reported opposite the boat ramp at Norman River, Karumba

Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise information was provided to the client.

2016-105

21/03/2016

Crocodile reported off Port Hinchinbrook beach, Cardwell.

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

2016-103

19/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Wilson Beach, swimming into Proserpine River.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The animal may have been moving through the area. Further monitoring.

2016-102

18/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Mackay Harbour.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. The animal may have been moving through the area. Routine monitoring.

2016-101

 18/03/2016

 Crocodile reported at the Thursday Island boat ramp.

 Area is known crocodile habitat.

2016-100

17/03/2016

Crocodile reported in a creek under Bowhunters Road, Condon,

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

2016-096

14/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Lake Eacham.

Species unknown. A freshwater crocodile is known to live in Lake Eacham.

2016-095

13/03/2016

Crocodile reported between the Johnstone River and Eubenangee Swamp, Garradunga.

Site inspection to be undertaken.

2016-093

13/03/2016

Two reports of a crocodile swimming into the Mackay marina.

Possibly the same crocodile reported at Lamberts Beach, Mackay. See 2016-091.

2016-092

13/03/2016

Crocodile reported on private property at Cooktown.

Crocwise information had been provided to the client.

2016-091

13/03/2016

Two reports of a crocodile at Lamberts Beach, Mackay.

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

2016-090

13/03/2016

Dead crocodile was reported at Bohle River, Halifax Bay.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-089

13/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Putts Palms, Trunding Creek, Weipa.

Weipa Police deployed recent warning signs. A permanent warning sign is located at the site. Crocwise information was also provided.

2016-088

12/03/2016

Crocodile reported near Horn Island boat ramp.

Recent warning sign to be deployed by Horn Island Police Station. Crocwise information also provided.

2016-087

11/03/2016

Crocodile reported in Smiths Creek - Trinity Inlet, Cairns.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Crocwise information provided to the client.

2016-086

10/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Bramston Beach.

Refer to 2016-094.

2016-085

9/03/2016

Crocodile reported near Rebels Jetty, Thursday Island.

Crocwise information provided to the client.

2016-082

8/03/2016

Crocodile reported under the pedestrian bridge in Paperbark Park, Bramston Beach.

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

2016-081

5/03/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off Wonga Beach.

The animal may have been moving through the area. Routine monitoring.

2016-080

4/03/2016

Crocodile reported at Coconuts.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Land based site assessment to be conducted.

2016-079

4/03/2016

Crocodiles reported in ponds on Dunk Island.

The department have been advised of the sighting. Crocwise education material was provided to the client.

2016-077

3/03/2016

Crocodile reported in ocean at Palm Cove.

Surf Life Saving identified a log in the area that may have been mistaken for a crocodile. No further action.

2016-078

3/03/2016

Crocodile reported in South Johnstone River, Innisfail.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education material provided to Innisfail East State School.

2016-074

24/02/2016

Crocodile reported to be hit by a vehicle on a flood way on Pine Creek Yarrabah Road, Yarrabah.

No further action.

2016-073

24/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Rowes Bay, Townsville.

The report is for a sound that was heard, no evidence of a crocodile was observed. No further action.

 2016-071

 23/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Norman River, Normanton.

The department sending temporary warning signs and Crocwise guidance material to the CEO, Carpentaria Shire Council.

2016-069

22/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Nelly Bay.

Presumed to be moving through the area.

2016-068

21/02/2016

Crocodile reported at Kondoparinga Station, Mareeba.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-066

20/02/2016

Crocodile reported to the tangled in Russell River, Babinda.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Wildlife Officers were confident the animal was no longer there and was not tangled.

2016-064

19/02/2016

Crocodiles reported at Coconuts Beach, Cape Tribulation.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Sighting referred to Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing.

2016-063

Crocodile reported in Sunset Point Creek, Karumba.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed by Carpentaria Shire Council.

2016-062

18/02/2016

Crocodile reported off Cardwell main beach, near the jetty.

A trap is currently set at the Cardwell Marina. Refer 2016-045 current Crocodile of concern.

2016-060

17/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Cardwell Marina.

A trap is currently set at the marina. Refer 2016-045 current Crocodile of concern.

2016-061

17/02/2016

Crocodile reported at southern end of Coconuts Beach, Cape Tribulation.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Sighting referred to Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing.

2016-059

16/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Coconuts.

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

2016-057

15/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Morres Creek, Rockhampton.

Refer to 2016-070 Crocodile of concern.

2016-058

15/02/2016

Crocodile reported at Wilson Beach.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-054

14/02/2016

Crocodile reported off Etty Bay.

Unconfirmed report. No further action.

2016-055

14/02/2016

Crocodile reported at Nielson Road, Little Mulgrave.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. The landholder was advised to conduct crocwise behaviour.

2016-048

10/02/2016

Crocodile reported on the beach in front of Badu community medical facility.

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

2016-049

9/02/2016

Crocodile reported in the Endeavour River, Cooktown.

Area is known crocodile habitat. The client was advised to conduct crocwise behaviour.

2016-050

9/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Moores Creek, Rockhampton.

Recent crocodile sighting signs to be deployed. The river is currently just below minor flood levels. No further action.

 2016-046

 9/02/2016

Crocodile reported in the Norman River, Karumba.

Area is known crocodile habitat. 

2016-044

7/02/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off Brooks Beach.

Area is known crocodile habitat. The animal was likely swimming through the area.

2016-043

6/02/2016

Crocodile reported at South Tree Inlet, Gladstone.

A site inspection to be undertaken.

2016-042

4/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Annan river, Cooktown.

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

2016-040

3/02/2016

Crocodile reported at a water hole at Cnr Port Douglas Rd and Ulysses Ave, Port Douglas.

Presumed to have moved out of the area.

2016-039

3/02/2016

Crocodile reported at Gavial Creek and Devil's elbow in the Fitzroy River.

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

2016-041

3/02/2016

Crocodile reported in Hartley's Creek, Wangetti.

Permanent crocodile warning signs to be replace.

2016-037

2/02/2016

Crocodile reported at Cape Hillsborough.

Belated report. No further action.

2016-034

1/02/2016

Crocodile reported in North Johnstone River, Innisfail.

Site assessment to be conducted.

2016-033

1/02/2016

Crocodile reported at Lambert's Beach.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-031

30/01/2016

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

A spotlight survey to be conducted.

2016-029

29/01/2016

Crocodile reported off shore at Cardwell.

Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are present.

2016-028

28/01/2016

Crocodile reported in the Mulgrave River, Goldsborough.

Site visit to be conducted.

2016-026

25/01/2016

Crocodile reported off Main Beach, Yeppoon.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Yeppoon SLSC will monitor the beach.

2016-023

24/01/2016

Crocodile reported in Keyatta Lake, Townsville.

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

2016-022

22/01/2016

Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, Yeppoon.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-021

21/01/2016

Crocodile reported on beach at Trinity Beach,

Site assessment was undertaken. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

2016-019

21/01/2016

Crocodile reported in the North Johnstone River, Innisfail.

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

2016-020

21/01/2016

Crocodile reported at Putts Palms, Weipa.

Third party report. No further action.

2016-018

20/01/2016

Deceased crocodile reported at Bluewater Marina, Trinity Park, Cairns.

No further action.

2016-016

14/01/2016

Crocodile reported in South Maria Creek, El Arish.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. A permanent crocodile warning sign in place on southern side of bridge.

2016-014

13/01/2016

Crocodile reported in Mary River, Miva.

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

2016-012

11/01/2016

Crocodile reported in the Mary River, Riverside Park.

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

2016-013

11/01/2016

Crocodile reported in Tinana Creek, Maryborough.

The report will be investigated.

2016-011

9/01/2016

Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Pallarenda, Townsville.

Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

2016-010

7/01/2016

Crocodile reported in Springers Lagoon, Gracemere.

Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. The lagoon is isolated from the Fitzroy River and on private property.

2016-009

6/01/2016

Crocodile reported at Toomulla Beach.

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

2016-007

4/01/2016

Crocodile sightings at Kurrimine Beach.

Site visit to be conducted.

2016-006

4/01/2016

Crocodile reported off shore at Holloways to Machans Beach, Northern Cairns.

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

2016-005

4/01/2016

Crocodile reported at Coorooman boat ramp, Emu Park.

The client was advised to conduct crocwise behaviour.

2016-002

2/01/2016

Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Coconuts, Innisfail.

Refer 2015-456. Routine monitoring. Recent crocodile sighting signs present at the site.

2016-003

2/01/2016

Crocodile reported at Emery's bridge on the Mary River near Gundiah.

Animal description suggests it was not a crocodile.