Australia Zoo’s Crocodiles Sure Contain Some Interesting Things!

I don’t really need to think about crocodiles much as I go about my day. There’s very little chance of me running into one on the way to the tram stop, and I am blessed enough to be able to leave my front door open all night long with no fear of a giant saltwater beast swaggering inside and eating me and/or my dog.

But I’m one of the lucky ones in this great big country of ours. For some people in Queensland, crocs are constantly on their mind. They’re something that must be dealt with on a daily basis, and letting ones guard down for even a moment could have disastrous consequences. Naturally, the Queensland Government have many thoughts on crocodiles too, and at the moment the main concern is the fact they’re eating people and coughing bits up. Or having foreign things discovered inside them. Or something.

Either way, it’s not good!

The Queensland Opposition has called for an inquiry into the government’s crocodile management policy, after anonymous claims it has led to the deaths of two men.

The anonymous letter writer goes on to make some startling claims.

Magnetic Island tourism operators last month complained of losing thousands of dollars in takings since a 3.5m crocodile was released in the area.

The animal, nicknamed Wighty, later died in an Environmental Protection Agency holding pen, having swallowed 25 plastic shopping bags.

The letter alleges Wighty was only relocated to the area for the satisfaction of a QPW officer who enjoys experimenting on crocs – endangering hundreds of lives.

It also details allegations the crocodile that killed Mr Jefferies had been relocated to the area and was starving when it attacked.

The QPW told the media the animal responsible had been shot – but according to the letter writer – that was another crocodile, and the offending animal was taken to Australia Zoo where it later regurgitated a dental plate.

Gracious!

Listen, I don’t want to start any conspiracy theories, but can someone check in on Bob Irwin?

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