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Yorkeys Knob beach closed after crocodile sighting

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Created by ashkiter > 9 months ago, 11 May 2012
ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
11 May 2012 1:00PM
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Ah the Joys of FNQ!!!!!

WEDNESDAY BREAKING NEWS: Lifeguards have closed a Cairns northern beach to swimmers after a crocodile was spotted near stinger nets this morning.

A fisherman alerted authorities after seeing the croc, believed to be up to 3m long, lurking in waters just off Yorkeys Knob.

Surf Life Saving Queensland regional manager Colin Sparkes said the beach would remain closed to swimmers until lifeguards were certain the croc had moved on from the area.

Hybrid_Z
VIC, 382 posts
11 May 2012 1:57PM
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That's it, trip cancelled!

Scotty99
NSW, 144 posts
11 May 2012 2:25PM
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Breaking news?

That was two days ago.....

Mind you, crocs are everywhere round Yorkeys, best to go to Port Douglas. Better wind, better crew and no crocs

harry potter
VIC, 2777 posts
11 May 2012 3:39PM
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I always thought that there was one permanently living near the creek mouth south o the launch area. Just keep a look out

ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
11 May 2012 3:44PM
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harry potter said...

I always thought that there was one permanently living near the creek mouth south o the launch area. Just keep a look out


It was the local croc that lives up the river mouth - spoke to the Yorkies SLSC and he usually comes out for a look rarely as there is plenty of kite boards lost up the river.....
Hahahahaha very funny - Locals just see him as a floating Rail to grind!!!

Nuking
NSW, 83 posts
11 May 2012 10:52PM
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Crocs make awesome rails!

samoht
QLD, 111 posts
11 May 2012 11:17PM
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Daisy said...

Breaking news?

That was two days ago.....

Mind you, crocs are everywhere round Yorkeys, best to go to Port Douglas. Better wind, better crew and no crocs


I thought the Bullsharks out the front of the creek in the murky water were more of a problem.

theDoctor
NSW, 5780 posts
12 May 2012 12:22PM
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bunch of pussies

Scotty99
NSW, 144 posts
12 May 2012 12:29PM
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Yeah, forgot about the sharks and also the kite shop owner fighting ex-employees in the car park.

ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
12 May 2012 3:32PM
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Daisy said...

Yeah, forgot about the sharks and also the kite shop owner fighting ex-employees in the car park.


HUH????



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