Sharp divide over whether to cull dangerous crocodiles
The 44-year-old man who was swimming at Lake Placid in Cairns on Thursday made a “very lucky” escape after he was able to prise away the crocodile’s jaws. When a question was posed to Daily Mercury readers on Facebook over whether deadly crocodiles should be killed, there were strong opinions on both sides of the debate. A 4.5m crocodile was shot by traditional owners in Gunbalanya earlier this year. Picture: Dan McLaren OConnell Quin said those opposed to the idea should refrain from using insecticides while Shaun Green said he wanted to see the “poxy dangerous things” gone. “C...
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