3.5m saltwater crocodile captured off Cable Beach
The crocodile was caught and relocated, an "inherently risky" process, after sparking multiple beach closures around Broome in recent weeks.
A 3.5-meter-long saltwater crocodile was captured and relocated near Cable Beach in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The large estuarine crocodile had been sighted around Broome, approximately 2,000 kilometers north of Perth, multiple times in recent weeks. Periodic beach closures ensued due to the crocodile's presence. On Saturday, Yawuru and Parks and Wildlife rangers decided to capture and relocate the reptile, resulting in another beach closure.
This was the third closure in recent weeks. The animal was deemed well within Broome's crocodile control zone, an area monitored for potential risks to people and vessels. Four rangers were required to capture the animal, attaching to it with a grapple or harpoon to secure its jaws and eyes. Beach Hut Broome owner Angela Roberson expressed appreciation for the rangers' swift and safe capture process, noting it was an unusual occurrence for the area.
The crocodile was successfully transferred to Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, where it will be well cared for.
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