Cairns crocs: TikToker posts funny video of big saltie at Trinity Beach
A Cairns-based TikToker has posted a hilarious video of a hefty saltie swimming way too close to shore for comfort, days after lifeguards shut down two beaches north of Cairns. Check out the video.
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A Cairns-based Tiktoker has posted a hilarious video of a hefty saltie swimming way too close to shore days after lifeguards shut down two beaches north of Cairns.
Any coastal body of water, fresh or salt, can potentially be home to the deadly reptile but its not everyday that crocodiles are sighted so close to shore at suburban northern beaches of Cairns.
According to the Department of Environment Qwildlife app a crocodile was sighted at Ellis Beach on Tuesday and last week on Saturday December 3 crocs were spotted at Clifton, Kewarra and Trinity beaches.
All sightings have been listed as under investigation.
Cairns fisho Yeng Thao and mates hanging out at Trinity Beach had trouble containing their excitement when spotting a big fella just a bit too close for comfort, metres from the shore.
“He’s a big boy. F---, he’s huge. He’s gonna come close ay,” a voice in the video said.
It’s not clear when the video was filmed.
On Monday DES stated the authority would investigate a croc sighting that resulted in two northern beaches being closed for four hours on December 3.
DES estimated the croc to be at least 3m in length and was first sighted at Kewarra Beach, swimming south.
Best advice from the department is to watch for crocodiles in unusual places after very high tides and heavy rain as crocs can move upstream to areas where they have not been seen before.
BEING CROCWISE
DES encourages the following crocwise behaviour when in known croc country such as the areas including Cairns and Port Douglas.
● Expect crocodiles in all far northern Queensland waterways even if there is no warning sign.
● Obey all warning signs – they are there to keep you safe.
● Be aware crocs also swim in the ocean and be extra cautious around water at night.
● Stay well away from croc traps – that includes fishing and boating.
● The smaller the vessel the greater the risk, so avoid using canoes and kayaks.
● Stand back from the water’s edge when fishing and don’t wade in to retrieve a lure.
● Camp at least 50 metres from the edge of the water.
● Never leave food, fish scraps or bait near water, camp site or boat ramp.
● Never provoke, harass or feed crocs.
● Always supervise children near the water and keep pets on a lead.
● Report all croc sightings to DES by calling 1300 130 372 or via the QWildlife app.
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