Estuarine Crocodile Sighting
This alert is valid from 24 February 2009 to 25 February 2010 (inclusive) and it applies to the following parks:
The Department of Environment and Resource Management has received credible reports of an estuarine crocodile around Garry's Anchorage in the Great Sandy Strait. Visitors are advised to exercise caution throughout the strait and along the west coast of Fraser Island.
These measures include:
- Keep a good lookout at all times.
- Camp at least 50 metres from the water's edge.
- Never clean fish or discard fish or food scraps near the water's edge, campsites or boat ramps.
- Take care when launching or retrieving your boat.
- Avoid entering the water; if fishing stand at least a few metres back from the water's edge and never stand on logs or branches overhanging the water.
If a crocodile is sighted:
- Immediately ring the DERM Hotline on 1300 130 372.
- Boaties and fishers are advised to report any further sightings via the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) marine radio network.
- Do not go near or interfere with the animal.
- Never feed or provoke the animal.
Last updated: 18 August 2009