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Crocodile
Safety Information
Northern Australia
is crocodile country. Therefore it is important
to put awareness of crocodiles and safety
at the top of your priority list when living
in, working in or simply visiting crocodile
habitat. Living with crocodiles is not difficult
so long as you bear the following points in
mind.
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Always
be aware that crocodiles may be present anywhere
that there is water.
• Unless there
is clear signage that it is safe to swim,
assume that crocodiles may be present.
• Warning signs
are there for your benefit! Ignoring them
is foolish.
• Always check
with local authorities and rangers whether
an area is likely to contain crocodiles.
• If in doubt,
always swim in designated swimming areas only.
• If there's
no sign, don't go swimming.
• A spotlight
or LED head-torch is strongly recommended
at night so that any eyeshines can be seen,
but a lack of eyeshines does not mean that
it's safe to swim - crocodiles may be underwater.
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Jim Jim
Gorge Walk
Do not enter the water downstream of the
Jim Jim Falls plunge pool.
Estuarine crocodiles
may be present.
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