'Life-threatening' attempts to catch crocodiles with fishing lines reported

Queensland government examines three alleged cases of illegal fishing for the protected reptiles over past two months

The Queensland government is investigating "disturbing" reports of people in the state's far north trying to catch crocodiles with baited fishing lines, including one who advertised their efforts on Facebook.

The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection is examining three alleged cases of illegal fishing for the protected reptiles over the past two months in Douglas, Hinchinbrook and Whitsunday shires.