A new app launched late last year saw crocodile reports skyrocket, helping visitors and locals stay safe around the water. 9News
The Department of Environment and Science received 1146 reports of saltwater crocodile sightings in 2021 — up from 616 in 2020.
"The QWildlife app has been highly popular in 'croc country', with many people also submitting photos or videos with their reports when using the app on their smartphones or tablets," he said. "Crocodiles are highly mobile and may turn up in any waterway in croc country at any time, even if they haven't been seen there before," he said.
"The growth in residential development in known crocodile habitat also means there are more people to make these reports."
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