Crocs on the Loose in Flooded Northern Territory

0:00Sydney story is making news on March 13th. Heavy floods have hit the northern territory hard, displacing crocodiles into all sorts of unexpected spots. Officials say the reptiles are absolutely everywhere after relentless rain done more than 400mm in the western top end during the first 10 days of March. Videos show one crock galloping across the road in Catherine and even a big salty on the local football oval. The Catherine River peaked at nearly 19 meters and 21 centimeters on Saturday night, marking the worst flooding there in almost 30 years. Similar issues are hitting the daily river further west, with emergency crews busy on rescues like winching two people and their dog from a submerged car or saving a man from a tree. Police and local leaders are pleading with folks to stay out of the floodwaters, warning that crocks add huge risks on top of getting swept away. Even Commissioner Travis Worse says it pulls resources from other urgent needs, while the mayor notes she's never seen so many fresh and saltwater.

1:02Crocks around town. Express point out that most sightings in Catherine are likely smaller freshwater crocks, but big salties up to 6 meters long could be lurking too. They stress treating all floodwaters as dangerous, since even shallow areas aren't safe from attacks, especially along the daily where crocks are. Common. Tree is underway as roads reopen, and isolated communities get access to supplies. Meanwhile, floods are easing in Queensland spots like Bunderburg and Chinchilla, but more rain threatens long reach soon. Sadly, two backpackers died, driving off a bridge, and another man is missing from a houseboat. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Stay back and listen, S-O-L-L-I-SOLIPILO.com.