Beloved Far North Queensland Crocodile ‘Big John’ found drowned and decapitated, prompting wildlife investigation

An iconic saltwater crocodile known to locals as Big John has been found drowned and decapitated.

The estuarine crocodile, recognisable by a missing tip on his tail, was discovered dead in Yarrabah Bay in Far North Queensland, a remote community about a 50 min drive from Cairns, on July 30.

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