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.
Northern Territory
Don't miss out on the headlines from Northern Territory. Followed categories will be added to My News.
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.
In a Facebook post, a man said he reported the mystery croc to authorities, who collected the corpse for further investigation.
MORE NEWS
WA Police catch four Victorians allegedly sneaking into WA via Northern Territory
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.
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.
LISTED: All the winners from the Motorsports NT Awards
Motorsports NT celebrated another huge year for its thousands of members in its annual awards night celebrating the best competitors, volunteers and officials. Check out all the winners.
From Sassy J to Senator: Jacinta Price tells all in new book
Thrust to front of the nation during the Voice referendum, many may think they know Jacinta Nampijinpa Price – but her new memoir is seeking to change that perception.