BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release:
Wildlife officers investigating multiple sighting reports of a crocodile south of Bundaberg last week did not observe the animal and believe it may have headednorth.
The comprehensive investigation involved day and nighttime beach and river patrols, vessel-based spotlighting surveys and a helicopter survey along the coastline and localrivers.
Approximately 450kilometres of coastline, creeks and rivers were searched during the investigation, which was sparked by social media posts, including a video appearing to show a crocodile entering the ocean at CoonarrBeach.
Senior Wildlife Officer TonyFrisby said the investigation was con...