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Suspected saltwater crocodile takes dog at unexpected outback location
A suspected saltwater crocodile has been reported at Bottom Crossing on the Flinders River near Richmond. (Supplied: John Wharton)
People have been warned not to swim in the Flinders River near Richmond after reports of a suspected saltwater crocodile sighting.
Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton believes a saltwater crocodile is responsible for taking a dog at Bottom Crossing, 660 kilometres from where the species is commonly found.
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is investigating the report.
A suspected saltwater crocodile has been reported hundreds of kilometres upstream from its usual habitat after a dog was taken near Richmond, in what experts say would be a rare inland sighting if confirmed.
Rare crocodile attack triggers warning for Aussie town: 'Never seen here before'
Residents of a remote Central Queensland town are being warned to stay away from the local river, after a dog was taken by a crocodile.
It's believed to be the first saltwater crocodile sighting in the town of Richmond, located about 500km inland from Townsville.
Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton said a "young girl" and her dog were down near the Flinders River on Monday night "chasing some pigs around" when the attack happened.
"The dog's got the pig in the water, and suddenly, there was a huge noise and splash, and the dog was screaming, and it was all over," he told ABC North West Breakfast host Zara Margolis.
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Aussie council's urgent warning after girl's trip to river ends with dog being dragged to its death
Residents of a remote Central Queensland town are being warned to stay away from the local river, after a dog was taken by a crocodile.
It's believed to be the first saltwater crocodile sighting in the town of Richmond, located about 500km inland from Townsville.
Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton said a "young girl" and her dog were down near the Flinders River on Monday night "chasing some pigs around" when the attack happened.
"The dog's got the pig in the water, and suddenly, there was a huge noise and splash, and the dog was screaming, and it was all over," he told ABC North West Breakfast host Zara Margolis.
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