Four-metre crocodile closes Four Mile Beach

CROCODILE SIGHTING



VIDEO: Footage of the recent crocodile sighting on Four Mile Beach


One year and 11 months after a 4m crocodile was spotted near the main section of Four Mile Beach, another has been sighted. 

At approximately 2:30pm yesterday a member of the public reported a sighting to the Department of Environment and Science.

Surf Life Saving Australia was notified immediately and the lifesaver on duty mobilised protocol to close the beach and remove swimmers from the water.

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Witnesses told Newsport that a group of tourists followed the crocodile around the headland from Rex Smeal Park, Dickson Inlet.

It was reported that the croc, estimated at this stage to be 4m, appeared within 50m of the beach at the north end and proceeded to swim south along Four Mile Beach.

Surf Life Saving Club North Queensland regional manager, Rob Davidson, confirmed the crocodile swam south along Four Mile beach and was tracked by the SLS drone.

Footage of the crocodile will be used to identify the crocodile and may not be released.

Keep updated with the Beachcam for all conditions on Four Mile Beach.

It is uncertain exactly what affect these types of closures have on the tourism industry. Image Newsport

Mr Davidson said it was important for members of the community, tourists and residents alike to report first sightings immediately with the DES 1300 number to help mobilise the necessary protocols to keep everyone safe. The number is 1300 130 372

The beach was opened this morning. Protocol follows that the beach be closed for four hours after the last sighting of a crocodile.

At 3.44pm yesterday Douglas Shire Council posted on their Facebook page a CROC SIGHTING and advised that Four Mile Beach was closed after a confirmed crocodile sighting.

They also said beach goers are urged to follow the advice of lifeguards. Signs were also erected of a “recent crocodile sighting in the area”. 

Beach goers disappointed to find main beach closed due to the crocodile sighting. Image Newsport.


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