Problem Crocodile in Australia

A "problem" crocodile that was stalking both adults and children in the Northern Territory town of Bulla, Australia, has been shot and cooked for a local Aboriginal community, police have said.

Crocodile's Threat in Bulla, Australia

• The 3.63m-long reptile "moved into" the River Baines following flooding earlier in the year.
• It had been "stalking and lunging out of the water at children and adults".
• It had also "taken multiple community dogs".

Police Action and Community Feast

• Following discussions with local residents, the crocodile was shot to ensure it "did not continue to pose a significant risk to the community".
• The "large saltie" was then taken into Bulla where the "community prepared it for a feast in the traditional manner".
• It was "on the barbecue" and "cooked up into crocodile tail soup".
• A few pieces were "wrapped in banana leaves and cooked underground".
• Sergeant McBride said: "It was a rather large traditional feast and there were a few full bellies."

Increased Crocodile Sightings in Australia

Crocodiles have been "popping up where they've never been seen before", due to widespread flooding in western areas of the territory earlier this year.

Crocodile Displacement due to Flooding in Australia

• "The amount of water's just pushed them into random places," Mr McBride said.
• "This is obviously one of those crocodiles that's gone for a bit of a swim and a walk and popped up very close to residents."

Safety Measures and Collaboration in Australia

"Crocodiles can pose a significant risk to community safety," said Commander Kylie Anderson.

• Anderson thanked Parks and Wildlife, police staff, and residents for safely removing the crocodile and maintaining safety.

Community Response and Collaboration

The crocodile was shot and cooked for a community feast in Bulla, Australia, after posing a risk to residents and their pets. Local residents collaborated with authorities to ensure community safety.