Flooding in NT's Top End: Crocs on the Move

0:00On March 12th, here's the latest out of Sydney. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding across the northern territories top-end, swelling waterways, and pushing saltwater crocodiles onto roads near, places like Ann-Bang-Bang-Billabong, in Kakadu National Park, and around Catherine. Emergency crews have conducted more than six rescues this past week and waters teaming with crocs, pulling people from flooded homes and vehicles using. Schools and helicopters amid the worst flooding in Catherine in 28 years. Police leaders are urging folks to steer clear of all flood waters, warning that the reptiles are everywhere right now and adding danger to the fast-moving currents which could pull rescuers away from other critical tasks. Experts from Charles Darwin University note the top-end hosts around 100,000 to 120,000 saltwater crocs, about a quarter of the world's wild population and they easily travel inland or even to beaches with rising waters, though they have a strong homing.

1:01Instinct. If you spot one, keep at least 7-10 meters away, especially from saltwater types near towns and alert authorities, fresh water crocs usually, aren't a big worry unless they're right in your yard. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, so L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.