Police called after the 1.4-metre freshwater crocodile wandered into the Townsville business
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup“We do not know why the freshwater crocodile entered the service station,” he said.Frisby said freshwater crocs were usually timid and not considered dangerous.“A crocodile walking into a service station is a reminder that Townsville is croc country and people should be crocwise at all times,” Frisby said.
Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersThe reptile was taken to a government facility in Townsville, where it was placed into a secure pond. The croc was found to be in a healthy condition and it was released into a suitable habitat in the nearby Ross River.“Crocodiles can turn up in unexpected places during the warmer months as they move around looking for food, a mate and territory,” Frisby said.
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