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Crocodile Near Family at Cahills Crossing | Australia News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
A chilling close call at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu has officials warning tourists and locals alike: crocodiles are not toys, and standing near water is never safe. A massive saltwater croc swam right up to a family with kids, stopping mere meters from the causeway — likely lured by a fisherman’s lure, not the humans. Experts say crocs don’t hunt humans like that — but human behavior, especially risky local habits, keeps the danger real. While NT’s croc management is top-tier, it’s up to people to respect the wild. Tourists may heed warnings — locals sometimes don’t. The message? Stay vigilant. The frontier spirit is admirable — but crocodiles don’t care about your bravado. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db3daa7a6178b50b