Crocodiles

Wyndham: Croc attacks artist

Wyndham artist Jane Dennis was attacked by a freshwater crocodile near the Cockburn Ranges.

A freshie at Lake Argyle

A freshie at Lake Argyle

She was hiking with two other women when they decided to stop and swim in a waterhole.

She suffered cuts to her foot and ankle.

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Ms Dennis is well-known for her graphic works depicting birds and reptiles.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 People, Wyndham Comments Off

Broome: Croc park worker saved

Workmates saved a Broome crocodile park worker from death.

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Courtesy DEC

Sam O’Neill was riding a quad bike when he had a severe allergic reaction to a sting or bite on his arm.

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Monday, April 29th, 2013 Broome Comments Off

Ningaloo Reef: Croc sighting

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Courtesy DEC

A three-metre saltwater crocodile has been seen at Ningaloo Reef.

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Monday, March 25th, 2013 Environment Comments Off

Derby: Croc sighting near wharf

A three-metre croc has been sighted near Derby jetty.

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Courtesy DEC

A man walking his dog said the salty came within 10 metres of him as he walked his dog last week.

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Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 Derby, Environment Comments Off

Bidyadanga: Crocs sighted

Saltwater crocodiles have been reported at Bidyadanga and Broome this week.

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Courtesy DEC

The Department of Environment and Conservation is warning people not to swim.

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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 Broome, Environment Comments Off

Bravery award for croc attack rescuers

Two men received a bravery award for rescuing a woman from a crocodile.

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Courtesy DEC

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Saturday, November 17th, 2012 Business and finance Comments Off

Diversion dam: Saltwater croc sighting

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Courtesy DEC

A two-metre saltwater crocodile has been reported below Lake Argyle main dam.

DEC is attempting to trap the animal and remove it.

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Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Environment Comments Off

Derby: Man rescued after night with the crocs

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Courtesy DEC

Police rescued a man who spent the night in a part of King Sound frequented by crocodiles.

He had been sleeping in his boat north of Point Torment when it capsized.

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Monday, October 15th, 2012 Derby, Police and courts Comments Off
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