BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release:
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A trap has been set for the animal after a slide mark was seen
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Large slide mark on the bank of the Pioneer River on 18 February 2025
A crocodile that has moved into freshwater above the DumbletonWeir in the Mackay region will be targeted for removal from the PioneerRiver.
On 15February2025, a member of the pubic reported what they believed to be a crocodile to the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science andInnovation.
Wildlife officers investigating the sighting report photographed a large slide mark on the bank of the Pioneer River on 18February2025.
Senior Wildlife officer Jan...