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Dampier Creek has ‘too many crocs’
Wildlife officers are preparing to remove two saltwater crocodiles from Dampier Creek. Courtesy DEC They hope to do this before crocodile breeding season, when the animals become aggressive. ABC [read...
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Broome: Push to remove all crocs
Wildlife officers will attempt to remove all crocodiles from the Broome area. Courtesy DEC This season’s warmer waters have resulted in lots of saltwater crocodiles migrating down their usual habitats...
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Broome: Croc shot
Wildlife officers have killed a 2.6 metre crocodile they were unable to trap. Courtesy DEC They shot the animal on Friday, but did not find the carcass until yesterday. The shire closed town beach last...
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Kununurra: Crocodile tale not confirmed
Members of a Kununurra online discussion group have been talking about a two-metre crocodile. Courtesy DEC The Department of Parks and Wildlife says it cannot confirm the report, and urges people to...
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Report crocs quickly please
Authorities are asking people to report crocodiles as soon as they see them. Courtesy DEC Wildlife Officer Matt Byers told the ABC people were taking days to report dangerous animals, making them hard...
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Cable Beach: Croc sighting
Cable Beach has been closed after a reported 2.5 metre crocodile sighting. Courtesy DEC This statement from Broome shire: Cable Beach has been closed following a confirmed sighting of a 2.5m-long...
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Cable Beach: Croc update
Cable Beach has reopened as there have been no further sightings of a crocodile seen yesterday. Courtesy DEC You can read a shire media release here: There have been no further sightings of a 2.5m-long...
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Beware amorous crocs
The ABC says crocodiles are travelling from as far away as Queensland, in search of a mate. Courtesy DEC As it is also nesting season, readers are warned to stay clear of crocodile nests and babies....
View ArticleEagle steals video camera
An eagle stole a video camera at Margaret River and took it to Mary River, 110 kilometres away. Goonyandi rangers had set the camera up to film freshwater crododiles. ABC [read this story]
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New croc attacks database
A new online database of all recorded crocodile attacks worldwide is up and running. Courtesy DEC It shows only one in eight Australian incidents has been in WA waters since records began 150 years...
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Carnarvon: Salty croc sighting
A windsurfer has reported seeing a saltwater crocodile in waters off Carnarvon. Courtesy DEC OnePerth [read this story]
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Broome: Beach croc report
Broome shire has received an unconfirmed saltwater crocodile sighting from Town Beach (Old Jetty). Courtesy DEC This message from the shire: “There’s been an unconfirmed sighting of a crocodile at Town...
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Broome: Croc alert
A three-to-four metre crocodile has been spotted near Reddell Beach, heading towards the port. Courtesy DEC Shire media officer Simon Penn said Entrance Point had not been closed. “Shire Rangers and...
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Premier to get ‘tough’ on crocs
Premier Colin Barnett says he is considering “taking tougher action” on crocodiles. Courtesy DEC His comments came after the 11th sighting of a saltwater crocodile near Broome this season, and the...
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Lange’s Crossing: Croc warning sign stolen
Someone has stolen a crocodile warning sign at Lange’s Crossing on the Fitzroy River. Courtesy DEC The Department of Parks and Wildlife installed the sign to alert visitors, after reports of an...
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Broome: ‘Little support’ for crocodile cull
Broome fishing club’s president says there would be very little local support for the Premier’s crocodile control plan. Courtesy DEC ABC [read this story]
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Derby: Men hide from crocs overnight
Four men spent the night perched in mangrove trees to avoid crocodiles after their dinghy overturned on Sunday. Courtesy DEC A helicopter was able to rescue them during a break in the weather on Monday...
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Dampier Creek: New croc trap
Crocodiles are appearing in such numbers now that a permanent trap is to be installed at Dampier Creek. Courtesy DEC ABC [read this story]
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Wyndham: Croc farm to close
Wyndham crocodile farm is winding down operations, partly because of lack of water. Courtesy DEC Rainfall has been too low over the last couple of years to fill the croc farm dam. The owner hopes to...
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Croc closes Cable Beach
A 3.5 metre crocodile closed Cable Beach to swimmers over the weekend. Courtesy DEC The West Australian [read this story]
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