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Crocodile Bites Man in His 20s Near Ingham, Victim Stable

The incident comes during a state push to remove more crocodiles from northern waterways.

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded to Ingham Forrest Beach Road at Victoria Plantation shortly before 9am Tuesday local time.
  • Queensland Police confirmed the injuries were caused by a crocodile bite.
  • Queensland Ambulance reported puncture wounds, with a spokesperson citing injuries to the back, legs and one hand.
  • The man, described as in his 20s, was taken to Ingham Hospital and remained in a stable condition.
  • Authorities have not identified the species, with coverage noting the discovery of a woman’s body surrounded by dingoes on K’gari and several recent shark attacks in NSW.