Crocodile fatality - Vonavona Lagoon, Solomon Islands

[Scubamat]

To put that Australian number into context crocodiles inhabit the less populated area of Australia. It is a reason I don't dive locally. We have a saying here, don't swim where you can't see the tiles.

 

[luscioman]

This appears to be a bigger problem with 40 deaths in 2017.


'Out of control': saltwater crocodile attacks terrorise Solomon Islands


'Out of control': saltwater crocodile attacks terrorise Solomon Islands


Steps to control protected reptiles have seen 40 killed this year and could bring an end to the ban on exporting their skins