Townsville Bulletin

CROC CAUGHT OFF SAUNDERS BEACH

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IT took 90 minutes for a massive croc to be caught in a trap off Saunders Beach.

A croc, measuring 3.8m, was caught on Thursday in a trap set near the beach, after it was seen near the pontoon at Purono Park on Althaus Creek.

Department of Environmen­t and Science wildlife officers believe the crocodile had been hanging around because people had fed it discarded fish frames, fish scraps and leftover bait.

The croc will now be rehomed in a farm or zoo.

The penalty for deliberate­ly feeding crocodiles is $5222.

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A crocodile has been caught at Saunders Beach by DES officers.

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