Wildlife officers are reminding fishermen to clean up after themselves, after a huge estuarine crocodile had to be removed from a boat ramp in Lucinda.
Wildlife Rangers from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation captured the 3.8 meter saltwater crocodile with a baited a trap near the Dungeness Creek boat ramp on Friday, after it was displaying concerning behavior around the boat ramp and interfering with crab pots.
They say the predator had been attracted to the ramp by discarded fish frames and bait and are reminding people living in crocodile habitat to make sensible choices around the water and to prioritise their safety. People living in crocodile habitat should never discard fish frames or unused bait at boat ramps or fishing spots as crocodiles can begin to associate those locations with food.
All crocodile sightings should be reported to DETSI by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sighting report on the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372. The department investigates every crocodile sighting report received.
