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Crocodile found dead in Port Douglas believed to have drowned in ropes
A 4.5-metre crocodile found dead in Far North Queensland is believed to have drowned after becoming tangled in crab posts and boat mooring lines.
Graphic photos shared on the Port Douglas Yacht Club Facebook page show the reptile’s carcass being pulled from the water earlier this week, tangled in ropes and netting.
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“A sad day for the Dickson Inlet and Port Douglas habitats, our big dominant male Crocodile was found floating entangled on a mooring line,” the post reads.
“However, upon securing…
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