Croc Spotted in Newcastle Creek, Captured by Reptile Park

0:00In Sydney, it's March 2nd, and here's what is going on. A young freshwater crocodile caused a stir in Newcastle when teenagers spotted it swimming in iron-bar creek behind a bunning store in the wall-send, suburb. The 1 meter long reptile was found in federal park on Saturday afternoon, prompting a quick response from local police who set up a perimeter to, keep it contained and people safe. Specialists from the Australian reptile park arrive with state emergency service crews to capture the croc, but murky water made it tough on there. First try Sunday. They return that night with a small boat head torches and plenty of patience, paddling quietly until they got a chance. One team member, Billy Collette, spotted the croc's eyes glowing upstream and dove right in for a dramatic grab, securing it safely after nearly giving up. The mother of one teenager who first saw it had doubted her son, thinking it was just a log, but once police confirmed it, things moved fast. Little wildlife groups were initially slow to respond, but the reptile park took charge

1:03over the weekend. No one was hurt, and searches found no other crocs in the area. Experts believed the female croc was dumped as an illegal pet from northern Australia, far from its home, and it wouldn't have lasted long in the cold. Creek water. Now at the park, it's getting a full health check and proper care. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.