Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings | Queensland
A crocodile found in the pool of a luxury resort in Queensland has been removed by wildlife rangers and the state’s environmental regulator has issued new warnings about the reptiles.
Two TikTok users posted footage of what appeared to be a young crocodile in the lagoon-style pool at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas in northern Queensland on Saturday afternoon.
“I don’t want to alarm anyone, but there’s an alligator in the Sheraton pool,” Lisa Keller says in the TikTok video.
In the second video, Keller shows hotel guests continuing to sunbathe on lounge chairs around the pool.
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Another user shared images of the crocodile along with the popular “sit back and relax” sound often used on TikTok to poke fun at peaceful travel moments interrupted by disruptive tourists. However, this time it was the crocodile that caused the disturbance.
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“An alligator casually diving into the Grand Mirage Port Douglas pool,” user @jasssyyl posted.
A user said that this is not the first time a crocodile has been seen at the hotel, and a crocodile has also been seen on the golf course.
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On Sunday, a Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (Detsi) spokesperson confirmed wildlife rangers responded to a report of a crocodile sighting made via the QWildlife app.
“Wildlife rangers removed and rehomed a crocodile on October 18 following a report of the animal at the Port Douglas hotel pool via the QWildlife app,” the spokesperson said.
“Crocodile warning signs have been placed in the area by wildlife officials.”
The spokesperson said crocodile sightings can be reported using the QWildlife app, filling out a crocodile sighting report on the Detsi website or by calling 1300 130 372. The spokesman said each observation report was investigated.
Earlier this year, a large saltwater crocodile was spotted on the 10th hole fairway of the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, about 2 miles from the Sheraton hotel. Room prices at the five-star hotel range from $400 to $1,900 per night.
Marriott Hotels, the owner of the facility, was contacted for comment on the issue.
