Bundy region croc tales have popped up throughout the years

SIGHTINGS of crocodiles in the Bundaberg region are certainly not unheard of, and many have been validated.

SIGHTINGS of crocodiles in the Bundaberg region are certainly not unheard of, and many have been validated.

Here are five times crocs have made the news.

Croc escapes Bundy owner

In 1966, Bundaberg Police were asked to help look for a crocodile that escaped in Bundaberg.

The 2ft croc was owned by Peter Barry of 13 Burrum St, who had been planning to establish a reptile park near the airport.

There were fears the crocodile may find a place to live and could become a danger.

Years of speculation solved

In 2008, claims a croc was lurking in Baffle Creek were given credence after after Mel Grills said he saw the head of a crocodile that had been shot in Baffle creek in 1940.

Reports were later confirmed when in 2014 when university studies confirmed crocs are living in Baffle Creek.

MACKAY CROC: Posing with the crocodile that killed two young girls on their way to school are from left, Fred Murray, G. Gallagher, T. Biggs, Ted Zunker, Bill Adams, R. Pearce (sitting), P. Butterwirth, Bill Schofield, Ted Rennels and Mr Patterson. 1933. Photo Daily Mercury Archives. Picture: Daily Mercury Archives

Croc caught at Mundubbera

In 2012, a crocodile was in Jones Weir at Mundubbera.

The 2m croc was caught by fisheries officers and it was believed he had been snacking on the plentiful supply of fish.

Odd splashing noises

The Maryborough Chronicle documented odd splashing sounds in the Burnett River near Mundubbera in 1934.

Apparently, fishers at the time believed something sinister to be at work, with some claiming to have seen something with gleaming eyes.

At the time, the newspaper editor guessed it may have been a crocodile.

Croc at the beach?

In January this year, a local man claimed he had a photo showing a large crocodile sunning itself at Elliott Heads.

Surf Life Saving Queensland Wide Bay Capricorn regional manager Craig Holden, who patrols at Elliott Heads, also said crocs were a possibility, but a very minimal one.

"It's certainly a possibility but I'd have to say it'd be very doubtful," he said.

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