BREAKING NEWS: Croc bites dog at Four Mile Beach

Crocodile attack

Bryan Littlely

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A crocodile captured on camera during a Daintree River Croc Tour last week. Picture: Shaun Hollis
A temporary crocodile warning sign placed at the spot where the dog was attacked on Four Mile Beach today. Picture: Stephanie Verreet

A dog has been attacked by a crocodile on Four Mile Beach this morning, prompting warning signs to be placed on the beach as the circumstances of the attack are investigated and actions determined.

The warning was posted on Facebook by Carol Fleming who reported that her neighbour’s dog was attacked around 10.15am on Easter Monday at Sheraton Creek by a small crocodile after it had gone into the shallow creek.

The dog was receiving vet treatment for puncture wounds.

Authorities have been notified of the attack and warning signs will be placed in the area to advise of the potential danger.

The warning already has raised comment from people on the Port Douglas Notice Board to protect the crocodile and that dogs should be on a leash.

Narelle Spencer commented: “Dogs should be on leads and not entering any creek that’s not a cold water creek. This is simple croc wise behaviour - you should assume any waterway in the Douglas Shire, unless it’s cold water, has a crocodile in it.’’

“They love eating dogs!...so don't let them enter any creeks around here,’’ Lyndie Forbes added.

But there was overwhelming support also for the dog, with many expressing care for the injured animal and thanking Ms Fleming for her warning advice.

David Spence added: “So should we wait until a child is taken? Or perhaps we can just ban people from the beach and leave the beach to the crocs.”

And John Roy has surely fired up the debate with his two word addition of “cull time”.

 

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