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Jan 20, 2017 · The most infamous crocodile attack at Cahills Crossing involved 40-year-old Kerry McLoughlin who was fishing with mates when he was taken by a crocodile that launched from the water and decapitated him in 1987. The moment before the fatal attack was captured in a photograph taken by one of his friends.
- Where Is Cahills Crossing on A Map?
- What Makes Cahills Crossing So Dangerous?
- About Saltwater Crocodiles
- Has Anyone Ever Died Attempting to Cross The Bridge?
- The Cahills Crossing Viewing Area
- What Other Wildlife Lives in The area?
Cahills Crossing is a narrow, concrete bridge over the East Alligator River. It’s located in Australia’s Northern Territory, within the Kakadu National Park. Built in the 1960s, Cahills Crossing connects the Kakadu National Park with Arnhem Land. Arnhem Land is a vast reserve of Aboriginal-owned land home to a diverse landscape of floodplains, rive...
The bridge can only be crossed during low tide, and it’s typically closed during Australia’s wet season (from December to May), as water levels remain too high for safely traveling across by vehicle. When water levels are dangerously high, cars that attempt to cross risk getting washed into the croc-infested waters. But high water levels are the le...
Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are the largest reptiles in the world today. Larger even than komodo dragons, they grow to around 17 feet in length and can weigh a whopping 1,000 pounds. However, they can get bigger than that, with the largest recorded up to 23 feet long and over 2,200 pounds. It’s not just their size that mak...
Four-wheel drive cars and large trucks outfitted with special equipment that allows them to drive through water can safely cross the causeway. Travelers need to watch the tides and obtain a special permit to enter the Indigenous Arnhem Land. However, not everyone follows the safety rules at Cahills Crossing. Despite the many signs warning people to...
You will need a four-wheel drive vehicle outfitted with special equipment for crossing the water to traverse the crossing. You must remain in your vehicle at all times. Do not attempt to cross the bridge on foot. However, you don’t need to be up close and personal to view the crocodiles. There is a secure vantage point where tourists can safely vie...
The Kakadu National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Australia. Aside from saltwater crocodiles, Kakadu is also home to a diverse number of animals. Some animals living in the area are rare and protected, and not seen in any other parts of the world. For example, northern quolls, once widespread across northern Australia, now onl...
Feb 1, 2024 · Cahills Crossing is a well-known, low-level vehicle bridge across the East Alligator River in Kakadu, and is a popular spot for viewing saltwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory. Gary Lindner is the crocodile management supervisor for Kakadu. He says Cahills Crossing is the highest-risk management zone in the park.
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Episode 10 - Fatal Crossing: The Kerry Mcloughlin Story. Aired June 24, 2009 Subject: A man is decapitated in a fatal crocodile attack while crossing a river. Episode 11 - Deadly Strike: The Ryan Cole Story
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Jan 3, 2023 · Fatal crocodile attacks at Cahills Crossing. At least two people have been killed by crocodiles at the crossing, including a man who attempted to walk across the river in 2017. His body...
Jul 17, 2023 · Updated database. The much-awaited update to the premiere crocodile attack database is now available. Jul 17, 2023. CrocAttack is the world's most comprehensive open-source database of crocodilian attacks, covering both recent and historic incidents.
Oct 18, 2017 · M. Özgür Nevres 2 Comments. Home » Planet Earth » Life on Earth » Crocodile Attack Database: CrocBITE. Several hundred attacks on humans by crocodilians are reported annually, both non-fatal and fatal. To improve our understanding of human-crocodile conflict (HCC), a database was launched back in 2016.
