"There's crocs absolutely everywhere. Please don't go in the water. The message is quite clear. Don't swim in the water for two reasons: it's a fast-flowing river, and also, this is where crocs are most active. We've had independent reports of people swimming in rivers. My message is quite clear − please do not do that."
"The Northern Territory is home to two species of crocodile − freshwater crocodiles, which rarely grow longer than three metres, and the much larger, more aggressive saltwater crocodiles, which can grow up to seven metres long and weigh up to 1,200kg."
"The sparsely populated Northern Territory, nicknamed 'the Top End', is home to an estimated 100,000 saltwater and freshwater crocodiles. Police have relocated more than 1,000 people, using planes and helicopters to reach remote areas."
Severe flooding in Australia's Northern Territory has caused crocodiles to become more active and mobile, posing heightened risks to residents. The region hosts approximately 100,000 saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, with saltwater crocodiles being particularly dangerous, reaching up to seven metres long and weighing 1,200kg. Police commanders have issued clear warnings against swimming or entering floodwaters due to both the dangerous currents and crocodile presence. The town of Katherine experienced its worst flooding in nearly 30 years, prompting extensive evacuations. Over 1,000 people have been relocated using aircraft, with the town of Daly River completely evacuated to Darwin. Schools remain closed and infrastructure damage has left homes and businesses without electricity.
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