Article 6AGVY Queensland urged to prosecute would-be influencers who enter crocodile habitat

Queensland urged to prosecute would-be influencers who enter crocodile habitat

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Jordyn Beazley
from Environment | The Guardian on (#6AGVY)

Bob Irwin leads push to introduce new offences for those who disturb the reptiles across the state

The fear of losing life or limb would deter most people from seeking out crocodile-infested waters - but there's a new push for action against selfie seekers who disturb the reptiles' habitat across Queensland.

A spate of recent incidents has led to Bob Irwin - the father of the late crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin - to urge the state government to outlaw the behaviour.

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