Two men attacked by 2-3m crocodile in tourist hotspot
Two men have been attacked by a saltwater croc measuring up to three metres long at a world-renowned tourist destination.
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Two men have been attacked by a crocodile measuring up to three metres long at a world-renowned tourist destination in Western Australia.
A tour operator spokesperson told NCA NewsWire the two men suffered injuries after an altercation with a saltwater crocodile near the picturesque Horizontal Falls on the Kimberley coastline late Tuesday.
The spokesperson from Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures said there were two crew members on a fishing vessel “undertaking personal activities outside of work” when the creature attacked.
Both men were flown to Broome Hospital for treatment.
On Tuesday, WA Country Health confirmed they were in hospital in a stable condition.
A Royal Flying Doctors Service spokesperson confirmed they were not involved in the men’s aeromedical transport.
The RFDS reportedly received contact about the attack from the location and delivered over the phone medical advice.
A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson confirmed an “interaction” between two people and an estuarine crocodile, measuring between two and three metres.
It happened at Cyclone Creek in Talbot Bay within the Lalang-Gaddam Marine Park.
“Earlier this year, a similar-sized crocodile was reported launching itself towards vessels at this location,” the spokesperson said.
“Since that report, a park alert has remained in place for the Cyclone Creek, Talbot Bay area urging vessel operators and visitors to be cautious.”
Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are travelling to Talbot Bay to patrol the area.
“If a crocodile matching the description of the one involved in yesterday’s incident is located and continuing to pose a risk to public safety, an operational decision may be made to remove the animal,” the spokesperson said.
Originally published as Two men attacked by 2-3m crocodile in tourist hotspot
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