Victoria Plantation: Man rushed to hospital after crocodile attack in north Queensland
A man has been rushed to hospital after being mauled by a crocodile at a creek in Queensland’s north.
The man in his 20s sustained bites to his lower back, upper legs and hand in the terrifying encounter close to Ingham Forest Beach Road at Victoria Plantation, near Ingham.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.45am on Tuesday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics had transported the man to Ingham Hospital in a stable condition.
He was later flown to Townsville Hospital by rescue helicopter.
It comes after the Queensland government announced an update to its crocodile management plan.
In December, the State government introduced expanded laws that gave the green light to remove crocodiles threatening popular swimming holes and waterways.
Crocodile removal zones were expanded, including at Ingham close to where the attack occurred.
The State government said it had updated its crocodile management plan in a bid to protect communities and make it easier to remove the giant reptiles, preventing potential attacks.
— with AAP
