Update 5 – Search, Thornton Beach

A second crocodile has been removed from Cooper Creek near Thornton Beach  byDepartment of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) officers.

The 4.3m estuarine crocodile was humanely euthanised. It is being transported to a secure EHP facility in Cairns.

It is the second crocodile removed as part of the police investigation into the suspected death of a woman at Thornton Beach.

Wildlife officers believe the 4.3m crocodile is the target animal due to its size and location.

Police have requested that the remains of the crocodile be examined to determine if it was involved in this matter.

Investigations are continuing.

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