Crikey! Australians Battling Crocodiles Along with Major Floods

Australians living in the tropical state of Queensland were already dealing with an unhappy situation when they got even more bad news. More than 62% of Queensland has been declared a natural disaster due to flooding, with some towns entirely underwater – and now, sightings of crocodiles have residents even more unnerved.

The flooding started last December and has continued, fed by a series of rain depressions and cyclones. Huge crocodiles in the center of some Gulf towns have hampered rescue efforts, with large numbers seen swimming toward the mouth of the flooded Norman River.

Even worse, the stranded townspeople are about to run out of beer.

From Reuters:

“We can put up with a lot of drama, no fruit and veggies, but nobody wants a pub with no beer,” Smith told Brisbane’s Courier-Mail newspaper.

Smith said a four-meter (12 feet) crocodile had been seen stalking residents and dogs in the flooded main street.

Ingham resident David Harkin said he would evacuate after watching water run through the ground floor of his two-level home and sighting several snakes near his home.

“I keep the broom here (at the front door) to chase the snakes away,” Harkin told local media.

You know, sitting on the rooftop of your flooded house waiting to be rescued – and simultaneously watching crocodiles swim down your street – is bad enough when you’ve got a big cooler full of brewskies sitting next to you. But without beer – well, now, that’s just a travesty. Nobody should be expected to deal with that.

Link [Reuters]
Photo credit: AboutAustralia.com

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