Police release images of Rocky's monster crocodile

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Police have released graphic images of a massive 5.2 metre crocodile found dead yesterday on the Fitzroy River. IMAGE: Supplied.

POLICE have released images of a monster 5.2 metre crocodile shot dead in Rockhamption yesterday.

A tip off from a member of the public led to wildlife officers finding the king crocodile on the Fitzroy River near Etna Creek. It had suffered a bullet wound to the head.

The grisly find has sparked a police manhunt for the reptile’s killer.

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“Wildlife located the dead animal after a tip off from a member of the public. An examination of the animal is being conducted today,” a spokesperson from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection said.

“It is illegal to ‘take’ (and kill) a crocodile without authority and police will work closely with EHP to locate the person responsible.”

Police and the EHP are continuing to investigate the shooting of the enormous crocodile.

The animal was found with a shot gun wound to the head. IMAGE: Supplied.
Police and wildlife officers have launched a man hunt for the personal responsible for the crocodile's death. IMAGE: Supplied.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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