AUSTRALIA: Crocodiles flood into cities as cities flood

Spiders on the ceiling, snakes in the toilet, crocodiles on the rooftops, and kangaroos in the backyard: just daily life in Australia. I'm still trying to figure where sharks, drop bears and sting rays fit into all of this!

www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-47112044

Authorities in Townsville, Australia have warned residents to beware of crocodiles and snakes spotted in floodwaters in residential areas.

More than 1,100 people have been evacuated from the town amid a "once in a century" flood.

Emergency workers and the army said they had received more than 1,000 calls for help. They've been using boats and helicopters to move people to higher ground.

"Crocodiles may be seen crossing roads, and when flooding recedes, crocodiles can turn up in unusual places such as farm dams or waterholes," said Queensland's Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch.

"Similarly, snakes are very good swimmers and they too may turn up unexpectedly."

One local resident, Erin Hahn, shared pictures of a crocodile sitting in shallow water at the end of her father's drive. Another was photographed climbing a tree in the floodwater.



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