A man in his 20s was attacked by a crocodile in Queensland, Australia, near the town of Ingham. The incident, which left him with puncture wounds on his back, legs, and hand, occurred at a stream in the state’s tropical far north. Emergency services responded to the animal-related incident on Tuesday morning.
Following the attack, the man was initially taken to a local hospital in stable condition. He was later airlifted approximately 100 km to a hospital in Townsville for further treatment. The Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed the injuries sustained by the victim.
The Queensland government recently implemented a new crocodile management plan in the region. This plan designates wetlands in Ingham as an active removal zone for crocodiles encountered by Parks and Wildlife Service patrols. The initiative aims to enhance safety measures in the area.
Crocodile attacks are not uncommon in regions like Southeast Asia, Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The state government estimates a crocodile population of up to 30,000 in Queensland, excluding hatchlings. Human-wildlife conflicts have increased as crocodile numbers have rebounded, leading to a rise in attacks.
