Freshwater crocodile living in suburban Palmerston still eluding captors after three weeks

A FRESHWATER crocodile living in suburbia has managed to elude its captors for the better part of three weeks

A 1.5m freshwater croc has made itself at home at lake 9 at the Durack Lakes. Picture: Anita Jones

A FRESHWATER crocodile living in suburbia has managed to elude its captors for the better part of three weeks.

Keen fisho Cody Sewell, 14, from Acacia Hills, looks for the elusive freshwater croc . Picture: Patrina Malone

The freshie, measuring about 1.5m, has been living in Durack Lakes – more specifically lake nine.

Wildlife ranger crocodile management Tommy Nichols said freshwater crocodiles were harder to catch as they often didn’t go for baited food.

Mr Nichols said the trap had unfortunately been interfered with on the weekend by members of the public but had since been reset.

Being caught tampering with a croc trap in the NT could land you a hefty fine of $7700 or six months jail.

He urged people to remain Crocwise, especially during The Wet, and to call 0419 822 859 if they saw a croc.

Acacia Hills resident Cody Sewell was at the Durack Lakes on Wednesday trying to catch a barra.

He said it was scary knowing that there was a croc out there in the lake.

“It’s scary because when you’re fishing near the edge it could just pop out,” he said.