A popular swimming hole in the Northern Territory has been closed after a man was bitten by a saltwater crocodile, believed to be 2 metres long. The 67-year-old was swimming at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park about 11.30am local time on Monday when the reptile struck. The NT Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security confirmed the attack on Monday and said access to Wangi Falls, in Litchfield National Park, has been closed. Sr Const Taneka Starr was swimming with her family at Wangi Falls at about 11.30am on Monday when the alarm was raised. Wangi Falls is a large shaded waterhole that flows all year.

Source: The Guardian July 11, 2023 22:57 UTC