00:02It's a fish-o's worst nightmare.
00:04This is a really experienced fisher
00:06who's been fishing in the Mary River Bridge Lagoon
00:08for over 30 years, was just bent down to the esky
00:13and then turned around and had the head of a huge crocodile
00:18right before them.
00:20The angler using quick thinking to escape.
00:23The crocodile was perched on the gunnel of their boat
00:25with its claws into it, it's actually damaged the boat
00:29and the gentleman tells us that he can't believe that he's still here.
00:33Effectively he had to beat it with the butt of his rod
00:36to cease the crocodile from attacking him.
00:40An NT Parks and Wildlife spokesperson confirming
00:43they were aware of the incident earlier this month
00:46and were trying to locate the crocodile.
00:48We are serious about removing problem crocodiles
00:51to help ensure the safety of people enjoying the territory lifestyle.
00:55It's not the only recent encounter with our scaly
00:58apex predators.
01:00Earlier this month, a dog was attacked and killed
01:03on this beach by a crocodile.
01:06Experts say as the build-up begins, so does breeding season.
01:10A time where crocodiles become more active, territorial and aggressive.
01:16So there's more crocs moving.
01:18They're burning more energy because they're moving
01:21and it's warm so they need more food.
01:23So it is the time of year to be that little bit extra wary.
01:28As the heat rises along with their appetite,
01:31the warning to be crock-wise couldn't be stronger.
01:34But, in power they keep fighting.
01:35Let's see.
01:36So let's go.
