Croc in woman's Laundry?
Mar 18th 2005, 2:48 am
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Croc in woman's Laundry?
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...-29277,00.html
Saltie released in tourist lagoon
By Heather Quinlan
March 18, 2005
From: AAP
AUTHORITIES are hunting for a dangerous saltwater crocodile accidentally released by police into a popular lagoon in the far north of Western Australia.
Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) staff have set traps at scenic Lily Creek Lagoon, near the tourist town of Kununurra, in an attempt to recapture the 1.8m reptile.
Warnings have been issued for children and dogs to avoid the area while the crocodile is on the loose, CALM's Kimberley district wildlife officer Brad Rushforth said today.
Kununurra police had confused the saltie with the common and much less dangerous freshwater species, Mr Rushforth said.
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Police officers made the mistake after they had removed the crocodile from a woman's laundry.
The shocked woman had returned from a holiday late at night to find a taped-up crocodile – caught by an authorised crocodile catcher who had planned to take it to a nearby crocodile sanctuary – in her home.
The catcher is a friend of the woman's son.
"The police took a few photos and put it in the back of one of their vehicles and someone with them at the time described it as freshwater croc," Mr Rushforth told ABC Radio.
"Based on that information, they thought: We might as well let it go.
"A few days later I received a call from police saying we have some photos you might be interested in, so I had a look and I knew reasonably quickly that they had released a saltwater crocodile into Lily Creek Lagoon, in Lake Kununurra, which is a crocodile management zone.
"That means if there is a saltwater or estuarine crocodile sighted in there (CALM) are able to have it removed for public safety reasons."
Lily Creek Lagoon is a popular spot for boating, walking and bird-watching, with a caravan park and other accommodation located on its shores.
The crocodile was relatively small, but, with the potential to grow to 6 to 7m, it posed a threat if not recaptured, Mr Rushforth said.
After setting a trap about 50m downstream from the boat ramp where the crocodile was released, CALM had conducted a spotlight patrol which had failed to locate the reptile, he said.
"We're planning to put another trap in further downstream and continue spotlight patrols until it is found. We've got a bit of work to do now," Mr Rushforth said.
"There are thousands and thousands of freshwater crocs in Lily Creek Lagoon, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack."
WA would not comment on the crocodile hunt.
Saltie released in tourist lagoon
By Heather Quinlan
March 18, 2005
From: AAP
AUTHORITIES are hunting for a dangerous saltwater crocodile accidentally released by police into a popular lagoon in the far north of Western Australia.
Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) staff have set traps at scenic Lily Creek Lagoon, near the tourist town of Kununurra, in an attempt to recapture the 1.8m reptile.
Warnings have been issued for children and dogs to avoid the area while the crocodile is on the loose, CALM's Kimberley district wildlife officer Brad Rushforth said today.
Kununurra police had confused the saltie with the common and much less dangerous freshwater species, Mr Rushforth said.
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Police officers made the mistake after they had removed the crocodile from a woman's laundry.
The shocked woman had returned from a holiday late at night to find a taped-up crocodile – caught by an authorised crocodile catcher who had planned to take it to a nearby crocodile sanctuary – in her home.
The catcher is a friend of the woman's son.
"The police took a few photos and put it in the back of one of their vehicles and someone with them at the time described it as freshwater croc," Mr Rushforth told ABC Radio.
"Based on that information, they thought: We might as well let it go.
"A few days later I received a call from police saying we have some photos you might be interested in, so I had a look and I knew reasonably quickly that they had released a saltwater crocodile into Lily Creek Lagoon, in Lake Kununurra, which is a crocodile management zone.
"That means if there is a saltwater or estuarine crocodile sighted in there (CALM) are able to have it removed for public safety reasons."
Lily Creek Lagoon is a popular spot for boating, walking and bird-watching, with a caravan park and other accommodation located on its shores.
The crocodile was relatively small, but, with the potential to grow to 6 to 7m, it posed a threat if not recaptured, Mr Rushforth said.
After setting a trap about 50m downstream from the boat ramp where the crocodile was released, CALM had conducted a spotlight patrol which had failed to locate the reptile, he said.
"We're planning to put another trap in further downstream and continue spotlight patrols until it is found. We've got a bit of work to do now," Mr Rushforth said.
"There are thousands and thousands of freshwater crocs in Lily Creek Lagoon, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack."
WA would not comment on the crocodile hunt.
Mar 18th 2005, 2:53 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by renth
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...-29277,00.html
"There are thousands and thousands of freshwater crocs in Lily Creek Lagoon, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack."
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"There are thousands and thousands of freshwater crocs in Lily Creek Lagoon, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack."
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Mar 18th 2005, 4:43 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by renth
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...-29277,00.html
Saltie released in tourist lagoon
By Heather Quinlan
March 18, 2005
From: AAP
Warnings have been issued for children and dogs to avoid the area while the crocodile is on the loose, CALM's Kimberley district wildlife officer Brad Rushforth said today.
Police officers made the mistake after they had removed the crocodile from a woman's laundry.
The shocked woman had returned from a holiday late at night to find a taped-up crocodile – caught by an authorised crocodile catcher who had planned to take it to a nearby crocodile sanctuary – in her home.
The crocodile was relatively small, but, with the potential to grow to 6 to 7m, it posed a threat if not recaptured, Mr Rushforth said.
WA would not comment on the crocodile hunt.
Saltie released in tourist lagoon
By Heather Quinlan
March 18, 2005
From: AAP
Warnings have been issued for children and dogs to avoid the area while the crocodile is on the loose, CALM's Kimberley district wildlife officer Brad Rushforth said today.
Police officers made the mistake after they had removed the crocodile from a woman's laundry.
The shocked woman had returned from a holiday late at night to find a taped-up crocodile – caught by an authorised crocodile catcher who had planned to take it to a nearby crocodile sanctuary – in her home.
The crocodile was relatively small, but, with the potential to grow to 6 to 7m, it posed a threat if not recaptured, Mr Rushforth said.
WA would not comment on the crocodile hunt.
Lets hope the forum holds you fully responsible for next weeks spate of
"I am dying to go to australia but worried about creepy crawlies and 7meter crocodile" threads.
Mar 18th 2005, 4:44 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Lets hope the forum holds you fully responsible for next weeks spate of
"I am dying to go to australia but worried about creepy crawlies and 7meter crocodile" threads.
"I am dying to go to australia but worried about creepy crawlies and 7meter crocodile" threads.
Mar 18th 2005, 5:12 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Lets hope the forum holds you fully responsible for next weeks spate of
"I am dying to go to australia but worried about creepy crawlies and 7meter crocodile" threads.
"I am dying to go to australia but worried about creepy crawlies and 7meter crocodile" threads.
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Mar 18th 2005, 5:16 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by wombat42
Will probably get a few morons saying they are affraid to immigrate to OZ because of crocs even though they are moving to Sydney or Melbourne.
Mar 18th 2005, 6:07 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
My mum sent me a text last night saying that my 4 year old niece has announced 'there are "crocdiles" in Granny's kitchen (in Bristol!!!), and Aunty Polly has probably got them too.....' I am now wondering whether she has mastered reading of the Internet all on her own, and whether I dare venture into my kitchen...........
Mar 18th 2005, 6:10 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Flippen 'eck, how big was her laundry pile? :scared: :scared:
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Mar 18th 2005, 6:36 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by DollyDaydream
Flippen 'eck, how big was her laundry pile? :scared: :scared:
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Mar 18th 2005, 7:00 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by wombat42
Will probably get a few morons saying they are affraid to immigrate to OZ because of crocs even though they are moving to Sydney or Melbourne.
I find ants more of a nuisance, the crocs are fine, as long as you dont pester them they leave you alone, and dont leave the dogs bowl on the patio that always attracts them. Folding the washing removes the risk too, they love nothing more than a pile of underdaks to hide under.
Mar 18th 2005, 7:19 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
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Folding the washing removes the risk too, they love nothing more than a pile of underdaks to hide under.
Folding the washing removes the risk too, they love nothing more than a pile of underdaks to hide under.
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Mar 18th 2005, 7:29 am
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Re: Croc in woman's Laundry?
Originally Posted by hevs
Blimey, how big are your daks :scared:
