IIn Australia, rangers have managed to capture two notorious “problem crocodiles” after weeks of fruitless attempts. Queensland's regional government said on Tuesday it was of particular concern about a nearly four-metre-long specimen found hanging from private property along the Herbert River, 125 kilometers north of Townsville. The animal, dubbed “Herbie,” literally chased him and other residents, as well as pets and farm animals, Lawrence Perticato, who then notified authorities, told ABC.

Perticato said several of the neighbor's chickens had already fallen victim to the huge crocodile's appetite. “I've lived on the river all my life and I'm used to crocodiles and I know when things get dangerous.” Usually, he often goes fishing in the river, but because of the danger, he couldn't even put in a boat. in the water. The authorities thanked him for the tip and arrived with traps.

Animals should go to a crocodile farm or zoo

However, the floating trap originally installed in the river failed. It wasn't until a baited trap was set on the river bank that Herbie was finally caught on Sunday. Another crocodile that had been hanging around a dam on the Ross River near Townsville for weeks was also deliberately removed from the wild. The three-meter-long reptile also posed a threat to public safety due to its unusual behavior.

The animals should be placed in a crocodile farm or zoo. “But people need to understand that removing these crocodiles is not going to make the Herbert River or the Ross River any safer,” wildlife officer Tony Frisby said.

Part of the tropical state of Queensland is called “Croc Country” because of the many saltwater crocodiles that live there. “People need to be aware that they are responsible for their own safety in Croc Country and to expect crocodiles on all waterways, even if there are no signs,” Frisby stressed. Australia has an average of two fatal crocodile attacks per year.