Concerns are increasing as the adult companions of this enormous crocodile were recently spotted in the Northern Territory.
This formidable creature was the largest of a trio of saltwater crocodiles that posed a threat to locals back in 1997.
It was captured and killed 13 years ago in Manangoora, located 1,000km south west of Darwin, by Jeida Francis’s family after it began preying on their livestock.
However, the other two giants are still alive and have now reached the same size as this 6.5m GIANT.
In the photo, Jeida’s cousin, Kellie Wright, who is now 17, stands in front of the crocodile.
The crocodile’s weight was so great that it required two robust Toyota 4x4s to extract it from the Wearyan River.
Jeida, now aged 23, recalled: “I remember the day.
“Ten family members headed out to hunt it down.
“My father attached some bait to a rope and tossed it into the water.
“When the crocodile took it, the elders attempted to ensnare it with the rope.
“It thrashed violently, almost drowning itself as it exhausted its energy.
“It was a terrifying spectacle. I had seen crocs before, but never one this enormous.
“Once it was worn out and restrained, they pulled it onto the bank and shot it.
“It had to be eliminated; it was consuming our goats and cattle.”
He further remarked: “It’s wild to think that two remain out there.
“After we took down this one, the other two stayed away. I believe this was the dominant one.
“Occasionally, we’ve spotted their heads in the water, but they maintain their distance.”
