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Crocodile climbs onto NT fisherman's boat

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Colling, T. (2026, November 1). Crocodile climbs onto NT fisherman's boat. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/experts-warn-crocodiles-territorial-hot-weather-breeding-season/107331590

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-01 · by Tilda Colling

Quick Summary

A fisherman on the Mary River in the Northern Territory narrowly avoided an encounter with a crocodile that climbed onto his boat, causing damage. This incident has prompted experts to advise fishermen to exercise caution as crocodile activity increases during the approaching breeding season and warmer temperatures lead to more movement.
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A crocodile recently climbed onto an NT fisherman's boat on the Mary River, causing damage but no injuries to the fisherman. The incident occurred during a period when crocodiles are becoming more active due to the onset of breeding season and warmer weather. Grahame Webb, a crocodile researcher, advises fishermen to remain cautious as crocodiles may appear suddenly and quietly in the waterways. The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT has issued a warning about the potential dangers posed by these animals.

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Tilda Colling
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The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT

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Grahame Webb PERSON · 1× The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT ORG · 1×

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Experts call for fishers to remain 'wary' as crocodile breeding season approaches In short: An NT fisherman has escaped a close call with a crocodile that damaged his boat while climbing aboard in the Mary River. The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT says it serves as a warning of how quickly and quietly crocodiles can appear.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02
2026-11-02 · ABC News (AU)
Crocodile climbs onto NT fisherman's boat · assertive framing

Claims (2 extracted, 0 hedged)

Experts call for fishers to remain 'wary' as crocodile breeding season approaches In short: An NT fisherman has escaped a close call with a crocodile that damaged his boat while climbing aboard in the Mary River. The Amateur Fishermen's Association NT says it serves as a warning of how quickly and quietly crocodiles can appear. asserted
crocodiles → call → warning
Crocodile researcher Grahame Webb says crocodiles are moving around more in the hot weather, as breeding season approaches. asserted
season → say → weather
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