Croc attacks

TSP said:
Yes, that’s why I think it’s wise to get the good oil on the area.

If the wildlife official says the area is full of crocs, you’d be best to fish somewhere else.

No guarantee, but better than wandering into croc haven accidentally.

Maybe a bit like swimming in certain spots where conditions can become lethal quickly.
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You do realise they can swim?…and walk?
Every waterway is a risk and during the wet it’s even more so.
You never really know how many are there.
 
Tucker said:
Yeah cheers man, he was a rough bugger but a good one.
Did you guys hear about the fella who was heading to Cape York who was taken? It was about a month back. Been a few kids snatched lately as well.
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Yeah, David Hogbin, a Dr in Newcastle. I met him on a few occasions at some functions. My sister goes to his clinic. The local community are devasted. Tragic story.

www.northweststar.com.au

'Tragic and terrible': Doctor on family holiday taken by crocodile

Fishing with wife and children when he fell into the water.
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Winston Churchill said:
Yeah, David Hogbin, a Dr in Newcastle. I met him on a few occasions at some functions. My sister goes to his clinic. The local community are devasted. Tragic story.

www.northweststar.com.au

'Tragic and terrible': Doctor on family holiday taken by crocodile

Fishing with wife and children when he fell into the water.
www.northweststar.com.au www.northweststar.com.au

Home

Jewells Medical Centre provides comprehensive medical care to all ages to the community
www.jewellsmedicalcentre.com.au www.jewellsmedicalcentre.com.au

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Thats a really sad story. I feel so sorry for everyone that knew him.
Imagine that drive home to Newcastle for the family....
 
I’m not sure why some of us are criticising animals for being animals.

It’s not like they have a sense of right or wrong.

Their instincts are willing them to survive.

Nothing personal.
 
TSP said:
I’m not sure why some of us are criticising animals for being animals.

It’s not like they have a sense of right or wrong.

Their instincts are willing them to survive.

Nothing personal.
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Yeah, then we get in trouble for protecting our selves and blowing holes in their ugly mongrel heads....
 
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Tucker said:
Stories like the one below really annoy me. What a headline. Piece of shit.

phys.org

The latest crocodile attack is tragic—but the Northern Territory doesn't have a croc problem, says researcher

Late last week, the remains of a missing 12-year-old girl were found after she was taken by a saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory.
phys.org phys.org
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Yeah, David Hogbin, a Dr in Newcastle. I met him on a few occasions at some functions. My sister goes to his clinic. The local community are devasted. Tragic story.

www.northweststar.com.au

'Tragic and terrible': Doctor on family holiday taken by crocodile

Fishing with wife and children when he fell into the water.
www.northweststar.com.au www.northweststar.com.au

Home

Jewells Medical Centre provides comprehensive medical care to all ages to the community
www.jewellsmedicalcentre.com.au www.jewellsmedicalcentre.com.au

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Good article.
 
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Tucker said:
You do realise they can swim?…and walk?
Every waterway is a risk and during the wet it’s even more so.
You never really know how many are there.
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Correct...all these comments about getting the good oil and other nonsense. These people live in Disneyland.
 
TSP said:
I’m not sure why some of us are criticising animals for being animals.

It’s not like they have a sense of right or wrong.

Their instincts are willing them to survive.

Nothing personal.
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Our instincts are the same. We just want to survive.
 
weststigers said:
Correct...all these comments about getting the good oil and other nonsense. These people live in Disneyland.
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In Disneyland the crocodiles are animatronic, so not a threat.
It is common sense to inform yourself with local knowledge if you intend to enter crocodile habitat. At least some of the locals will know enough to give you good advice. Really knowledgeable locals could also give advice about things to look out for, warning signs etc. In one of the most recent attacks, the area was well known as the local habitat of a large aggressive crocodile and the area was best avoided.
Human arrogance can be a risk factor. People tend to see themselves as the apex predator, not as prey. It is a hard way to learn that's not always the case.
 
NT_Tiger said:
In Disneyland the crocodiles are animatronic, so not a threat.
It is common sense to inform yourself with local knowledge if you intend to enter crocodile habitat. At least some of the locals will know enough to give you good advice. Really knowledgeable locals could also give advice about things to look out for, warning signs etc. In one of the most recent attacks, the area was well known as the local habitat of a large aggressive crocodile and the area was best avoided.
Human arrogance can be a risk factor. People tend to see themselves as the apex predator, not as prey. It is a hard way to learn that's not always the case.
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Don’t they normally catch aggressive crocs and relocate them to croc farms or further away from people
 
Tucker said:
Yeah, then we get in trouble for protecting our selves and blowing holes in their ugly mongrel heads....
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That sounds more like a southpark episode. "It's coming right for us!"
Chances are, the crocodile you see and can therefore shoot at is not one you have to shoot at. So you're not really protecting yourself from anything. Crocodiles are ambush predators. Most of the time, if you are being attacked, by the time you see them, it's already too late.
 
NT_Tiger said:
That sounds more like a southpark episode. "It's coming right for us!"
Chances are, the crocodile you see and can therefore shoot at is not one you have to shoot at. So you're not really protecting yourself from anything. Crocodiles are ambush predators. Most of the time, if you are being attacked, by the time you see them, it's already too late.
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Speaking figuratively
 
TSP said:
Well stay out of their way!

Let them waddle, slither, paddle and stealthily hunt, kill and eat their prey in peace.

It’s a big country, plenty of places to fish and partake of other recreational activities without risk of being eaten alive.
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I dont go there. Cut it with your silly exclamation marks.

Tuckers point is, you don't always know you are in danger and the extra numbers means they are creeping into places they weren't before.
 
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