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Karratha's most popular swimming beach closes after crocodile sighting

Summary by Ground News
A spate of crocodile sightings in the Pilbara has caused a stir on social media. Some are asking whether enough is being done to protect the community from the animals. The City of Karratha has been forced to close several popular swimming beaches in recent months. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said there had been 13 recorded crocodile sighting since 1984. Three of those sightings have been in the past three months.

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Karratha's most popular swimming beach closes after crocodile sighting

The beach closure this week follows a spate of sightings that have left the community questioning a widely held perception that Karratha isn't croc country.

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