Croc sightings at Low Isles above "normal" numbers
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Crocodile sightings at Low Isles over the past month appear higher than usually expected, with the State Government Environment and Science Department issuing multiple reports of sightings there dating back to December 28 and as recently as Sunday, January 25.
Considered likely to have been the same large crocodile spotted and filmed by Nicolas L’Eveille off Four Mile Beach the same day, the January 25 sighting at Low Isles reinforces the State Government message to all to stay Crocwise at all times.
“It was around 8.30am,” Mr L'Eveille told Newsport of the Four Mile Beach sighting.
“We spotted it on Four Mile Beach, moving toward the Mowbray River.
“It was a big one.”
Crocodiles can stay out of sight, underwater for hours at a time, the Government states, so just because you can’t see a crocodile, doesn’t mean there isn’t one close by.
Unconfirmed reports suggest at least one tour to Low Isles was required to venture to another location due to an active crocodile warning.
The latest report of a crocodile sighting at Low Isles was made at 8am on Sunday, January 25, while two more were submitted on Saturday morning of that weekend.
There were also two reports on January 7, another on December 29, and one on December 28.
Residents and visitors to Far North Queensland are encouraged to always be Crocwise when in Croc Country.
For information on crocodile behaviour and how to safely enjoy time in our brilliant environment, visit CROCWISE
