'Large' crocodile sighted at local beach
The animal was reportedly seen on the rocky outcrop of a nearby beach.
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A LARGE crocodile has reportedly been sighted at Shingley Beach today.
Whitsunday Regional Council councillor Jan Clifford said a "very well-respected member of the community" had reported seeing a crocodile, about 2.4 metres long, near a rocky outcrop this morning.
Cr Clifford said the incident had been reported to Queensland Parks and Wildlife and that council officers would erect signs at Shingley Beach.
"I have no doubt about the person who reported it. I would trust this person with my life," she said.
"A crocodile that size is quite capable of taking children or animals and we know they're in the area."
The report comes just over two weeks since a crocodile was seen swimming near Pigeon Island, Cannonvale, towards Abell Point Marina on February 27.
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