Article 5E091 King croc of Port Douglas dies after crab pot encounter

King croc of Port Douglas dies after crab pot encounter

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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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