Old Clyde: Wild footage shows huge crocodile roaming flooded bridge near Babinda in Queensland
Wild footage has captured the moment a large crocodile clambered onto a Queensland bridge, as the state continues to be pummelled with rain.
The huge creature, known to locals as “Clyde” was filmed walking through shallow floodwaters near an overflowing drain on a bridge close to Babinda.
Hundreds of Aussies expressed their shock at the proximity of the danger when the video was posted to Facebook. Some commenters seemed to recognise the animal.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“That’s Clyde, the local resident at that bridge,” one user commented.
“Clyde just checking out the floods,” another wrote.
The person filming the video did so from the safety of their car.
North Queensland has been hit with more than 750mm of rain in just two days, which has sparked flooding that is known to push crocodiles out of their usual environments.
Anyone who spots a roaming crocodile is encouraged to report their sighting to the department of environment.
This can be done via the QWildlife app, on the Queensland government website or by calling 1300 130 372.
The flooding has already claimed the life of a man in his 70s who was discovered dead in a submerged vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.
“The death has not been deemed suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner,” a Queensland police statement said.
“Motorists are urged to never drive through floodwaters.”
Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Flinders, McKinlay and Richmond shire councils have been approved for financial assistance by the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements scheme.
The extra funding will support councils’ response, clean-up and recovery, including emergency roadworks and repairs to public assets.
Heavy rain, life-threatening flash flooding and widespread riverine flooding are continuing across far north Queensland, with dozens of roads cut.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli urged those affected and anyone travelling to use the government’s disaster dashboard page for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
“Google Maps doesn’t know where the local impacts are, they’re headquartered a long, long way away,” he said.
- with AAP
