Victim needed stitches after crocodile attack in Western Australia

A visitor to the Kimberley region in the far north of Western Australia has been bitten in a rare attack by a freshwater crocodile.

The incident, which left the victim needing stitches, took place at Kununurra's Swim Beach, the Kimberley Parks and Wildlife Service has reported.

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Rangers are now looking to remove the crocodile from the area.

Freshwater crocodiles, which are smaller and more timid than saltwater crocodiles, are not ordinarily considered to be a threat to humans.

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However, they can be dangerous when disturbed, Parks and Wildlife warned.

People visiting crocodile habitats are urged to remain croc-wise and avoid encounters to the best of their ability.