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A young man in his 20s found himself the victim of a crocodile attack while sleeping on a beach near Hidden Creek, just north of Coulomb Point Nature Reserve in the Kimberley. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 18.
Following the attack, the man was quickly transported in a stable condition to Broome Hospital, as reported by Western Australia’s Country Health Service. His journey continued with the assistance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which flew him to Jandakot in Perth later that same afternoon.
Upon his arrival in Perth, he was promptly taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital, where he remains stable and is currently undergoing surgery to address his injuries.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Western Australia confirmed that they were informed of the incident shortly after it happened. The attack involved a “large crocodile” and took place approximately 50 kilometers north of Broome.
Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) confirmed it was notified yesterday about the attack involving “a large crocodile” about 50km north of Broome.
”Parks and Wildlife Service staff have already spoken with a relative of the man who was attacked and intend to discuss the incident further with those involved,” a DBCA spokesperson said.
The attack has sparked a warning from the department to be vigilant when camping in “Croc Country”.
“Saltwater crocodiles occur throughout the Kimberley and are active year round,” DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife Service WA said.
“Please take extra care when choosing where to camp and spend time near the water.
“Visitors are advised to camp at least 50 metres from the water’s edge and keep children and pets well away from the shoreline.”
DBCA said it would undertake a site visit as part of the investigation.
“Crocodiles are common in the Kimberley and people should always BE CROCWISE anywhere along the Kimberley Coast and all water bodies across northern Australia including estuaries, tidal rivers, river pools and the waters around offshore islands,” the spokesperson said.
“Your safety is your responsibility.”
The department urged the community to contact their nearest Parks and Wildlife Service office to report crocodiles that pose a risk to public safety by being aggressive or approaching people.
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