King croc of Port Douglas dies after crab pot encounter
by Rafqa Touma from Environment | The Guardian on (#5E091)
Locals are mourning the big guy' of Port Douglas after the 4.5-metre croc's entangled carcass was found in the Queensland town's inlet
An ageing crocodile affectionately known as the big guy" of Port Douglas has met a tragic end after becoming tangled in crab pots.
The hefty reptile, believed to be about 80 years old, was found dead in the Queensland tourist town's Dickson Inlet on Friday morning.
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