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A reward has been issued to identify or capture the person or persons thought responsible for two recent crocodile deaths in the Douglas Shire.

Community Representation of Crocodiles (C.R.O.C.) has put up a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the prosecution of the individual(s) responsible for the alleged gruesome killing of both a crocodile found beheaded in Cow Bay and the second passing of well known croc 'Lizzie' on the Daintree river.

Croc experts believe the Cow Bay incident was most likely caused by human interference from the potential use of a machete or high-powered tool as the wounds were not consistent with an attack by another animal.

“We acknowledge the great work of the C.R.O.C. team in putting together this community fundraiser and raising $10,000 in short order," Crime Stoppers Queensland chief executive officer David Hansen said.

"This was no small feat for an organisation that is newly founded, and we respect their passion for helping protect Queensland’s diverse wildlife which is clearly the driving force behind their efforts.

"We’re all hopeful this reward will encourage individuals that may know something about these matters to share it anonymously with Crime Stoppers."

Anyone with information about these deaths can report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers Queensland online or on 1800 333 000. Reports where a caller may be identified can be filed with any local police department quoting QPS reference number QP2301029364.