Crocodile attack in Australia

[Tomo 21,737]

Police say they have found the body of a man snatched by a crocodile as he swam in a river in Australia's Northern Territory during a birthday party.

The body of Sean Cole, 26, was found on Monday in the area where he was last seen.

Police say he ignored signs to stay out of the water at a popular camping ground at Mary River, 65 miles (100km) from Darwin, the territory's capital.

The river has one of the highest crocodile populations in the area.

Onlookers watched in horror as the victim was suddenly attacked.

The victim and another man had gone swimming across the river, and were swimming back when the crocodile attacked, police said.

"Several of the group in the party witnessed the male being taken in the jaws of the croc for a period of time, and then he was out of sight," Senior Sergeant Geoff Bahnert was quoted as saying by the AP news agency.

"The Mary River is known worldwide to have the greatest saturation of adult saltwater crocodiles in the world. You don't swim in the Mary River," he added.

At least four crocodiles have been shot in the area following the incident, rangers say, including one believed to be responsible for Mr Cole's attack.

Saltwater crocodiles can grow up 7m (23ft) long and weigh more than a tonne. They are a common feature of Australia's tropical north.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23833027

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R.I.P to the guy but the main reason for this thread is am i the only one disturbed innocent Crocodile's got shot because of this? no wonder wildlife and nature is becoming more extinct by the hour.

His mate who swam with him must feel both lucky, unlucky and guilty at the same time, must be a weird mix.

[Spike 12,049]

Crocodiles going extinct in the Northern Territory? Like fuck they are. It's common sense not to swim anywhere in the NT. If you do you are a bloody idiot. Crocs everywhere up there.

Source: My mother lived in Darwin.

[BluesChick 1,260]

Yikes! Why would some one ignore a sign like that?

[dave30 728]

This may be a ridiculous opinion but If I was an Australian or someone who lived in an area with a high concentration of crocs and the economy relied on the water. I'd do everything I could to make the things extinct. Do they offer anything to the environment/Eco system? If not then If one human life can be saved then we should wipe them out.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

This may be a ridiculous opinion but If I was an Australian or someone who lived in an area with a high concentration of crocs and the economy relied on the water. I'd do everything I could to make the things extinct. Do they offer anything to the environment/Eco system? If not then If one human life can be saved then we should wipe them out.

The number one death cause for humans is, well, humans! Can we wipe those out, please

[Spike 12,049]

In this topic: People who don't understand Australia.

[manpe 10,861]

What an appropriate place, "Darwin". But 4 crocs being killed because of this idiot? Did those crocs get a fair trial at least? I doubt that. Killing someone for being who they are, such a human thing to do. No sympathy from me.

[Steve 10,227]

It's simple don't swim in the waters. Crocs are dangerous but you need to know how to avoid them and what to look out for. When I went up north for a trip with my old man, I went fishing on the edge of the waters and if you're not aware you will get attacked. At the end of the day, they need to eat and if you're making your self available for the creature then it's your own fault.

About half an hour before I caught this 7kg Barramundi I saw the waters moving slightly and I was aware there was a Croc around, I backed up a moved away and the croc left.

R.I.P to the person who died.

[OneMoSalah 8,810]

Crocodiles are awesome, not so awesome in this case but awesome animals. Very dangerous though.

[BluesChick 1,260]

It's simple don't swim in the waters. Crocs are dangerous but you need to know how to avoid them and what to look out for. When I went up north for a trip with my old man, I went fishing on the edge of the waters and if you're not aware you will get attacked. At the end of the day, they need to eat and if you're making your self available for the creature then it's your own fault.

About half an hour before I caught this 7kg Barramundi I saw the waters moving slightly and I was aware there was a Croc around, I backed up a moved away and the croc left.

R.I.P to the person who died.

Thanks for giving a natives perspective, Steve. This is something I really cannot relate to. In the Southeastern US we have alligators but rarely do you hear of an attack on a human. I think it is as you said a case of heeding the posted warning signs and understanding the danger. I think your crocs are bigger and more dangerous than our alligators though!

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[Steve 10,227]

Thanks for giving a natives perspective, Steve. This is something I really cannot relate to. In the Southeastern US we have alligators but rarely do you hear of an attack on a human. I think it is as you said a case of heeding the posted warning signs and understanding the danger. I think your crocs are bigger and more dangerous than our alligators though!

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Maybe this is an indicator of how big they are

That's not even at there biggest. Don't think that photo is taken in Australia although, you can get some sort of an idea.

[gary gordon 1,777]

Holy shit that thing is a dinosaur!!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Maybe this is an indicator of how big they are

That's not even at there biggest. Don't think that photo is taken in Australia although, you can get some sort of an idea.

Fucking hell, Steve, that's not a crock that a freakin' monster! I can't believe this prehistoric animal still exists!

[manpe 10,861]

Crocs were cockroaches to dinosaurs, that's why they survived the meteor crash.

[Yeboii 1,844]

I fully agree that its stupid and a terrible thing to do to kill an animal just because an animal just like it killed a guy stupid enough to swim in waters full of crocodiles....

Seems like people like killing living things just because.

[Tomo 21,737]

Fucking hell, Steve, that's not a crock that a freakin' monster! I can't believe this prehistoric animal still exists!

you think thats big? meet Gustave

Even the Hippo's were terrified of this one.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

^^

Yikes!

[Steve 10,227]

Fucking hell, Steve, that's not a crock that a freakin' monster! I can't believe this prehistoric animal still exists!

you think thats big? meet Gustave

Even the Hippo's were terrified of this one.

There is a documentary on this beast I'm pretty sure. Might not be the same crocodile. Very interesting though!