Mystery surrounds dead 2.5m saltwater crocodile discovered in Dundee, rangers investigate

Mystery surrounds the death of a 2.5m crocodile, discovered on the banks of a popular swimming hole.

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a dead crocodile, discovered on the banks of a popular swimming hole in Dundee.

The 2.5m saltie, discovered on Barramundi Drive on Monday, did not appear to have any wounds or other injuries.

Mystery surrounds the death of a 2.5m saltie discovered in Dundee. Photo: supplied.

In a Facebook post, a man said he reported the mystery croc to authorities, who collected the corpse for further investigation.

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Commenters were quick to chime in with theories on how the croc met its fate.

One suggested the death may have been a result of lead poisoning.

Commenters on a Facebook post chimed in with theories on how the croc met its fate. Picture: supplied.

Several theorised the saltie was poisoned from munching on a cane toad, although it has been shown that saltwater crocs can consume cane toads without much ill effect.

Ian Hunt, wildlife ranger with the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, said the crocodile management team had received several calls about the croc, but believed there there may be a simpler explanation for the crocodile’s untimely death.

“We believe it may have been hit by a car and moved off the road,” he said.

“There is nothing to indicate it had been deliberately killed.

“The body has been removed from the side of the road.”

He encouraged the public to always report sightings to the crocodile management team and provide as many details on location as possible.

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