World · East Asia & Pacific · 5 hrs ago
Crocodile climbs onto fisherman's boat on the Mary River
A crocodile climbed onto a fisherman's boat on the Mary River in Australia's Northern Territory while he was fishing alone.
The crocodile damaged the boat and retreated after the man struck it on the head with a fishing rod.
He was shaken but was not injured.
The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT is warning people that crocodiles can appear quickly and quietly, even when fishers are experienced.
Crocodile researcher Grahame Webb says the animals are moving more and becoming more territorial as hot weather brings the breeding season closer.
Parks and Wildlife NT says rangers have visited the area and will continue efforts to remove the crocodile.
Officials also urge people to keep away from the water's edge and stay alert when fishing or handling a catch.
A crocodile climbed onto a fisherman's boat on the Mary River in Australia's Northern Territory, damaging the boat.
The fisherman, who was alone, used a fishing rod to fend off the crocodile and was unharmed.
The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT urged fishers to stay alert after the encounter.
Parks and Wildlife NT said rangers had visited the location and would continue management efforts until the crocodile was removed.
A crocodile researcher said crocodiles become more active and territorial as the weather warms and breeding season approaches.
- Who
- An anonymous fisherman and a crocodile. The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT reported the encounter.
- What
- The crocodile climbed onto the fisherman's boat and damaged it. He used a fishing rod to fend it off and was unharmed.
- When
- This month, according to the article.
- Where
- The Mary River in the Northern Territory, Australia.
- Why
- The crocodile's reason for approaching the boat is not stated. A researcher said crocodiles are moving around more as breeding season approaches.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A crocodile climbed onto an anonymous fisherman's boat while he was fishing alone on the Mary River.
Rangers visited the location and said they would continue management efforts until the crocodile was removed.
- Location
- Mary River, Northern Territory
- Fisherman
- Anonymous; fishing alone
- Boat damage
- The crocodile's claws damaged the boat
- Fisherman's condition
- Unharmed
- Crocodile response
- Rangers visited the location and planned to continue management efforts until it was removed
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What people are saying
The gentleman bent down to the esky and turned around and had the head of a huge crocodile right before him,
There's more crocs moving, and they're burning energy moving so they need more food, so it is that time of year to be extra wary.
We are serious about removing problem crocodiles to help ensure the safety of people enjoying the Territory lifestyle.