![]() ![]() He said wildlife officers were extensively trained to ensure the reptile was euthanized as humanely as possible. He added that the need to shoot the beat was disappointing for all of them. He explained that when crocodiles associate humans with a food source, it changes their behavior. Department of Environment and Science incident controller Michael Joyce said the crocodile responsible for the attack was found 200 meters from the boat ramp. The crocodile was killed the following day. He added that he had to learn the hard way that one has to be "croc-wise in croc territory." He also thanked his dog, Magic Molly, who was beside him when the incident happened. MacPhee declined to do interviews but released a statement through Cairns Hospital thanking emergency services and staff for looking after him. A 4.2-meter-long crocodile attacked him at a Bloomfield boat ramp, 50 kilometers south of Cooktown Wednesday evening, reported. ![]() ![]() Crocodile Killed After Attacking a Man and His DogĪlister MacPhee is already in stable condition and recovering at Cairns Hospital after the horrible encounter. The Wildlife officers responded by killing the beast. A crocodile attacked a man and ate his dog in Far North Queensland. ![]()
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