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CANBERRA: An Australian state is experimenting with the use of drones on popular beaches to protect beach lovers from crocodiles.
The original plan was that three new-generation drones would spot deadly predators on the beaches between Mission Beach and Port Douglas in northeastern Queensland, Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch announced on July 13 [19659002] use the machines and pass on any crocodile activity in the area to local wildlife protection officers, the state government setting aside $ 105,000 Australian (131,923 RM) to cover the project.
"This funding will not only help [lifesavers] manage the safety of bathers, but the information gathered will help our government learn more about crocodile movements and near-beach behaviors," Crawford said.
The Queensland crocodile population is currently unknown. Last year, there were four animal attacks, two of which were fatal.
Native saltwater crocodiles are highly mobile and often use the oceans to travel long distances between estuaries.
The state government said that 84 "problem" crocodiles were removed from northern coastal waters in 2017, as part of the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, launched three years ago.
Enoch said the crocodile monitoring program "will allow us to review our overall approach to crocodile management and the best way to communicate on how to stay Crocwise in the Croc country".
The report indicates that the authorities investigated eight illegal crocodile deaths last year, which resulted in three prosecutions.
Crocodiles are protected animals in Australia, those whose size exceeds five meters with an "iconic" status. – dpa
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