Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods
Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
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Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
Authorities were initially skeptical of the reported find but had caught the elusive reptile by Sunday night.
Saltwater crocodiles in Australia were pushed to near extinction. With populations growing after years of conservation efforts, some worry the law there protects deadly crocodiles instead of people.
Saltwater crocodiles in Australia were pushed to near extinction. With populations growing after years of conservation efforts, some worry the law there protects deadly crocodiles instead of people.
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"His friend witnessed the crocodile resurface, maul the victim's body and drag it into the current," police said.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
Police said women's remains were discovered still in the crocodile's grip not far from the location of the attack.
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After spotting a sandal and a body part in the river, villagers reported the incident to police who killed the reptile.
Dave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.
The man's death came just weeks after a girl was snatched by a crocodile in a creek in the neighboring Northern Territory.
"As the water levels go down in places like streets and drainage canals that were flooded, crocodiles will turn up," officials said.
Wildlife rangers had been attempting to trap or shoot the crocodile since the 12-year-old girl was attacked last week.
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief."
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said.
The 12-foot reptile "had been stalking and lunging out of the water at children and adults," police said.
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