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A juvenile crocodile was spotted taking a leisurely dip in the pool at the Sheraton Mirage luxury resort in Port Douglas, Queensland, sparking new warnings from authorities about the presence of these powerful reptiles in the area.
In a bizarre incident that left many hotel guests in stitches, two TikTok users captured footage of what appeared to be a young crocodile swimming laps in the lagoon-style pool. Meanwhile, others were blissfully unaware of the danger lurking beneath the surface. "I don't want to alarm anyone, but there is a crocodile in the Sheraton pool," one of the users said in her video.
Wildlife rangers swiftly responded to the report and removed the crocodile from the premises. The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation has since issued new warnings about the presence of saltwater crocodiles in the area.
This is not the first time a crocodile has made an appearance at the hotel or its surrounding golf course. Last month, a large saltwater crocodile was spotted on the 10th hole fairway, just three kilometers away from the resort. Room rates at the five-star hotel range from $400 to $1,900 per night, making it a popular destination for tourists.
As authorities remind residents and visitors of the potential dangers posed by these powerful reptiles, they are urging people to report any sightings via the QWildlife app or website. The department said that every sighting is investigated and taken seriously, highlighting the importance of being vigilant when exploring the outdoors in crocodile country.
In a bizarre incident that left many hotel guests in stitches, two TikTok users captured footage of what appeared to be a young crocodile swimming laps in the lagoon-style pool. Meanwhile, others were blissfully unaware of the danger lurking beneath the surface. "I don't want to alarm anyone, but there is a crocodile in the Sheraton pool," one of the users said in her video.
Wildlife rangers swiftly responded to the report and removed the crocodile from the premises. The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation has since issued new warnings about the presence of saltwater crocodiles in the area.
This is not the first time a crocodile has made an appearance at the hotel or its surrounding golf course. Last month, a large saltwater crocodile was spotted on the 10th hole fairway, just three kilometers away from the resort. Room rates at the five-star hotel range from $400 to $1,900 per night, making it a popular destination for tourists.
As authorities remind residents and visitors of the potential dangers posed by these powerful reptiles, they are urging people to report any sightings via the QWildlife app or website. The department said that every sighting is investigated and taken seriously, highlighting the importance of being vigilant when exploring the outdoors in crocodile country.
OMG, can you believe it?! A kid croc just chillin' in a luxury resort pool? Like, I get it, Australia has some crazy wildlife, but still! 
How did no one notice it before?! And what's with the hotel guests not being alarmed? 
I mean, I'd freak out if I saw a snake in my bathroom, let alone a massive crocodile!
These warnings are much needed though. I'm sure tourists don't realize how close they're to 'crocodile country'. 
The Sheraton's gotta step up their wildlife control game for real! 
! Who lets a croc into their pool? Like, what's next? A guest finding a pet snake in their room? 
And don't even get me started on the fact that they're still charging top dollar for rooms despite all these "attractions" (read: dangers) lurking around. I mean, $1,900 per night is way too much for someone who's basically walking into a reptile-infested zone 
. And what's with the lack of transparency? I would've thought they'd have some sort of warning system in place before letting guests swim. Or maybe just, like, a no-swimming-after-dark policy or something 
. Anyway, at least the wildlife rangers showed up and removed the little guy 
I'm literally shaking just thinking about it! Like, can you imagine swimming laps in a luxury resort pool with a 12ft croc lurking beneath?! 
The fact that people were chillin' by the pool while this little guy was just chillin' too... I mean I know we're not supposed to alarm anyone but COME ON!!! 
Anyway, kudos to the wildlife rangers for swooping in and removing the little guy ASAP 
! i mean, who expects to swim with crocs at a luxury resort? like, yeah, it's not exactly the most welcoming thing for guests 
. but seriously, gotta give props to those tiktok users who caught it on camera - that's some serious detective work! 
and i'm glad wildlife rangers were there to swoop in and remove the little guy from the pool 
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and got relocated to a more suitable habitat 
. all in all, just another wild (heh) story from australia 
. Those rangers gotta be like, super fast to get that croc outta there before someone gets hurt 
Let's all just be careful and keep an eye out for our scaly friends, shall we? 
The fact that there have been sightings before at the same location makes me wonder if they weren't warning guests properly. $400 to $1,900 per night is crazy for not having to worry about wild animals in your pool! 
Still, good on wildlife rangers for getting that little guy out of there! 
and btw, $400-$1900 is a pretty steep price for a hotel room...like is it really worth the risk of getting attacked by a crocodile?! just wondering