Darwin crocodile: 4.2m saltie caught 8km from Darwin CBD

A croc measuring over 4m was caught yesterday just 8km from the city. WATCH THE VIDEO

A CROCODILE measuring more than 4 metres was caught at Woods Inlet yesterday.

The 4.2m saltwater beast was captured in a permanent trap just 5km from Wageit Beach and 8km from Darwin city.

NT Parks and Wildlife crocodile management unit wildlife ranger Ian Hunt said the croc was the largest one caught in the harbour in the last two weeks.

“They’re not an everyday occurrence but it’s not uncommon,” he said.

“We’ve removed four over 3.7m this year, but this is the biggest.”

The crocodile was caught in the afternoon and relocated to the farm.

It was believed to be an older male specimen, Mr Hunt said.

“This guy was an easy removal,” he said.

“We’re only guessing but he seemed like quite an old crocodile that came in looking for an easy feed.”

He said it serves as a timely reminder for people to remain careful and vigilant around all waterways this wet season.

”This time of year we can expect large crocodile to be on the move.

“It’s very important for the general public to be aware that these crocodiles are around and looking for an easy feed,” he said.

“We want people to be aware that crocodiles aren’t too far from communities or where you swim.”