Horror as crocodile ATTACKS a woman in the Aussie outback leaving her with ‘serious’ injuries
- Woman, 38, bitten on the leg by freshwater crocodile in WA Kimberley region
- She was taken to hospital in stable condition but sustained serious leg injuries
- Crocodile measuring 2.5metres long was found in area on Tuesday and shot
A woman has been attacked by a crocodile in Western Australia.
The 38-year-old was reportedly bitten on the leg by the freshwater crocodile while swimming at Butler Cove, Lake Argyle, in the remote Kimberley region on Monday.
The woman was rushed to Kununurra Hospital before being taken to Broome Regional Hospital in a stable condition. She sustained serious injuries to her leg.
A crocodile measuring about 2.5 metres long was spotted in the area after the attack and has since been shot by authorities.
The 38-year-old was reportedly bit on the leg by the freshwater crocodile while swimming at Lake Argyle, in the remote Kimberley region on Monday (stock image)
The Department of Biodiversity and Conservation sent a crew to patrol the area on Tuesday and saw a crocodile of similar size to the one that attacked the woman.
‘The behaviour of a crocodile approaching the boat and the events of the previous day is consistent with what staff would identify as a problem animal,’ the department said.
‘In order to ensure public safety … and with consideration to large community events such as the annual Lake Argyle swim taking place this weekend, staff destroyed the animal.’
As many as 35,000 crocodiles live in Lake Argyle (pictured)
Freshwater crocs are known to live in the area but they are not usually aggressive unless provoked.
As many as 35,000 crocodiles live in Lake Argyle.
The woman had been out exploring the lake on a hire boat at the time.
The lake was advertised as being safe to swim in as the crocodiles ‘don’t actively hurt humans’.
Wildlife authorities shot the crocodile following the attack on Monday (stock image)
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