Forget the sharks... Australian beach is closed after four meter CROCODILE goes surfing
A four-meter long saltwater crocodile spotted in water at Cable Beach
The beach was closed while the crocodile was 'lurking'
It was believed to be the same crocodile that was sighted in December
Sighting follows attack on a 12-year-old boy in the Northern Territory
A saltwater crocodile up to four meters long cleared a popular Australian beach on the weekend after it was spotted lurking in the water.
Broomes Cable Beach, in Western Australia, is a major tourism hotspot attracting thousands of people to the 22km stretch every year.
But the popular beach was closed on Saturday after the male crocodile was seen lazing about in knee-deep water for the entire day.
Catching waves: The four-meter saltwater crocodile closed Broome's popular Cable Beach for a day before it moved on
Broome woman Sharon Scoble said she was amazed by how big the reptile was. He was a big boy - his head was huge, she said.
It would be all over red rover if he got hold of you.
The croc did not show signs of aggression, but Ms Scoble said it was looking at people on the beach.
I felt really humbled but you probably wouldnt feel that way if you were out there on a paddle board or having a swim," she said.
By Sunday morning, the crocodile had moved on. Parks and Wildlife senior operation officer Dave Woods said he believed it was the same crocodile that had been spotted in a number of locations in the area around December.
Full Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567183/Four-metre-crocodile-spotted-surfing-water-popular-Australian-beach.html
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That's a few pair of boots I think. Maybe even a clutch or two as well.
Sharks can't follow you out of the water ...