FATAL. Cahills Crossing is located in the Northern Territory on the East Alligator River approximately a 3.5 hour drive east of Darwin in Kakadu National Park. A man has been killed by a crocodile while trying to cross a river near the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, police say. A 47-year-old man was killed in a crocodile attack when he tried to walk cross it in January this year. By Ollie Gillman and Cameron Phelps For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 16:13 EST, 19 January 2017 | Updated: 06:53 EST, 20 January 2017. In October last year, a woman was filmed standing next to the river as she warned off a crocodile with a flip flop. RELATED: MAN KILLED BY CROCODILE WHILE CROSSING EAST ALLIGATOR RIVER. THE occupants of this tiny car diced with death in more ways than one while taking on infamous water as they met a big croc — longer than the car. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The path is submerged by high tides on a daily basis and is sometimes too deep to pass. 135. 17th March 1987. Kakadu National Parks tourism and visitor services manager Leanne Paige said she was surprised the people who were travelling from Gunbalanya to the Kakadu side attempted the crossing. Seven people were rescued from the exact same spot last month after their vehicle broke down on Cahills Crossing. It is named after the legendary buffalo hunter Paddy Cahill (1863–1923) who was one of the first European pioneers of the region. A man has been killed by a 3.3-metre crocodile while attempting to walk over a notorious river crossing. Yeah, nah .... can’t stop now. The 40-year-old had been fishing with his son. The last death at Cahills Crossing was back in 1987. Cahills Crossing, near Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, is pictured, Northern Territory Police said the man killed by the crocodile was 'from a local community'. The crossing is impacted by tides, and many 4WDers have come to grief attempting the crossing when water was too high. PETER WALKER: Are slim people ALWAYS fitter than fatties? Picture: Kakadu National Park staffSource:Supplied. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, Aussie miner turns Ford Ranger into driverless vehicle. The man's body was found about two kilometres downriver at about 7pm and the 'very protective' crocodile had to be shot dead so the body could be safely retrieved, police told Daily Mail Australia. I’m sure you have all realised by now that all these photographs are from the same place; it’s called Cahills Crossing and it is in Kakadu, Northern Territory. The man's injuries were 'consistent with being taken by a crocodile', police said, and his body has been taken to Darwin to determine his cause of death. Rescuers are pictured at the scene, In October last year, a woman was filmed standing next to the river as she warned off a crocodile with a flip flop. Tourist captures hilarious moment croc floats down a notorious creek with its webbed feet outstretched Belinda Steindorf visited Kakadu’s Cahills Crossing when she spotted the croc She joked the large animal appeared to be ‘socially distancing’ while in the river Leading crocodile expert, Grahame Webb, said it could be trying […] Picture: Kakadu National Park staffSource:Supplied, “It shows you exactly how … how rich that waterway is with crocodiles.”. Cahills Crossing is about 290 kilometres east of Darwin and is considered one of the most dangerous roads in Australia, due to the local wildlife using it as a thoroughfare when the tide is in. A 47-year-old man was killed in a crocodile attack when he tried to walk cross it in January this year, while Jabiru storeman Kerry McLoughlin was killed by a 5.1-metre crocodile at the crossing in March 1987 in front of horrified onlookers. 'You are tempting fate, knowing the size of the crocodiles in that area,' Mr Harrison told ABC Radio Darwin on Friday morning. The last man to be killed by a crocodile at Cahills Crossing was in 1987, when Kerry McLoughlin, 40, was decapitated by a 5.1-metre monster. 40-year-old man killed by 4-5.0m saltwater crocodile on Cahills Crossing Kakadu. The crossing passes over the East Alligator River, which is known to be infested with at least 120 saltwater crocodiles, and is littered with signs instructing people not to wade through it on foot. Cahills Crossing: CROC BAIT - See 152 traveller reviews, 146 candid photos, and great deals for Kakadu National Park, Australia, at Tripadvisor. The man waded into the water at Cahills Crossing (pictured) in the Northern Territory just after 4pm - despite signs warning of the dangers of crocodiles in the river, Two women who were with the man watched in horror as he was dragged under the water and vanished. The flooded crossing is a bottleneck for barramundi, attracting vast numbers of saltwater crocodiles. While searching up crocodile attack videos on youtube, as one does, I found out about a place called Cahills Crossing in Australia. 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Before the tragic overnight news of the death of a 47-year-old from the nearby Gunbalanya community, the last fatal croc attack at Cahills Crossing was in 1987 … He was fishing with his son when he fell into the water. The incredible moment an orangutan uses a SAW to cut tree... 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The group clambered onto the roof of the 4X4 and shouted for help until a passer-by heard them and called the emergency services. Cahills Crossing: Croc watch - See 152 traveler reviews, 146 candid photos, and great deals for Kakadu National Park, Australia, at Tripadvisor. Cahill’s Crossing is one of Australia’s most dangerous bodies of water in Australia. MARCH 1987: US model Ginger Meadows, 24, was taken by a 3m croc while swimming in the Prince Regent River in WA's Kimberley region. Jabiru storeman Kerry McLoughlin was decapitated by a 5.1-metre crocodile at the crossing in March 1987 in front of horrified onlookers. If visiting Cahills Crossing is on your bucket list, you’ll need to drive 286 kilometres east of Darwin and 2.7 kilometres south of Ubirr Art Site. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The saltie slips across the overflowing crossing with very little concern as the oversized rollerskate ploughs across the causeway, barely slowing down as it rapidly bears down on the ‘Territory speed bump’. Originally published asTiny car meets croc in dangerous waters. It is believed the victim is 47 years old and was killed by a 3.5m croc. “It’s a great spot to enjoy the spectacle of the crocs but act responsibly and safely and cross when the water levels are low and in an appropriate vehicle and view from a safe distance,” she said. In 2002, the death of a German tourist — Kakadu's first crocodile fatality since an attack at Cahill's Crossing in 1987 — drew attention to the park's management strategies. 'We get tired of saying it, it is just another timely reminder that people just have to be aware the river systems do contain crocodiles.'. This is where the Arnhem Highway crosses the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. Important COVID-19 update – Visitor restrictions apply. RELATED: AUSTRALIA’S MOST DANGEROUS WATER CROSSING: NOTORIOUS CROC HOT SPOT. Jabiru storeman Kerry McLoughlin was decapitated by a 5.1-metre crocodile at the crossing in March 1987 in front of horrified onlookers. Cahills Criossing is notorious for its crocodiles. Dozens of large crocs cruise the waters below Cahills Crossing just metres from where the small car crossed. Last month, Rachelle Wastle and her husband Peter were driving through the crossing when they were blocked by a dozen crocodiles. Seven people were rescued from the exact same spot last month after their vehicle broke down on Cahills Crossing. Saltwater crocodile. MARCH 1987: Kerry McLoughlin, 40, a Jabiru storeman, decapitated by a 5.1m crocodile while wading at Cahill's Crossing on the East Alligator River in Kakadu. The crossing hit a high tide at 7.59m at 1.15pm on Thursday with Kakadu National Park staff capturing the footage just after lunch. Picture: Kakadu National Park staffSource:Supplied. Even crocodiles are social distancing! Croc spotting at Cahills Crossing . Sky News reports Northern Territory Police said the man was killed at Cahills Crossing, near Kakadu National Park. A man has been killed by a crocodile at Cahill’s Crossing in Kakadu national park. Cahills Crossing is known to be a dangerous area, with a 40-year-old man taken and killed at the site in 1987. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Two women who were with the man watched in horror as he was dragged under the water and vanished. A man has been killed by a 3.3-metre crocodile while attempting to walk over a notorious flooded river crossing. The croc appears out of the waters rushing over Cahills Crossing as the small car approaches at speed. 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This, by the way, is the view from the other side of the river and, for me anyway, absolute proof that it’s the same place where I … Cahills Crossing: Croc frenzy - See 152 traveller reviews, 146 candid photos, and great deals for Kakadu National Park, Australia, at Tripadvisor. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. RELATED: CAHILLS CROSSING MISHAPS: CHECK OUT OUR GALLERY. Vision: Kakadu National Park staff. Cahills Crossing: Crocs galore - See 152 traveler reviews, 146 candid photos, and great deals for Kakadu National Park, Australia, at Tripadvisor. Travellers need to keep up-to-date with where they can travel and which areas have been declared COVID-19 hotspots, as the COVID-19 situation in Australia is continually evolving. Cahills Crossing Crocodile chasing Fisherman with Barramundi Parks and Wildlife Commission NT crocodile management chief ranger Tom Nichols told News.com.au that 'people just need to be aware this time of year'. Proof the Pfizer Covid vaccine works in the real world? A 40-year-old Jabiru man, Kerry Mclaughlin was taken by a 5.1-metre croc … He … How to get to Cahills Crossing and Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park is 151 kilometres south-east of Darwin. as she whacks her sandal - before roaring with laughter and then turning her back on the enormous predator. Cahills Crossing: Where the crocs feed - See 152 traveler reviews, 146 candid photos, and great deals for Kakadu National Park, Australia, at Tripadvisor. A 40-year-old man is decapitated by a large crocodile while wading into waters to fish at Cahills Crossing, in Kakadu. People are free to drive over the river crossing in 4X4s but police strongly warned against crossing on foot. Jabiru storeman Kerry McLoughlin was decapitated by a 5.1-metre crocodile at the crossing in March 1987 in front of horrified onlookers. A river crossing in Australia's north is notorious for its flood-prone and crocodile-filled waters. Several boats were sent into the water to search for the man before his body was discovered at about 8.20pm. Massive Croc Stands Off Against Truck On Flooded Northern Territory Road Each year, dozens of cars are washed into the river attempting to drive on Cahill Crossing. The occupants of this tiny car diced with death in more ways than one while taking on the infamous Cahills Crossing in waters up to their doors as a big croc — longer than the car — casually slid past right in front of them. Cahills Crossing is notorious for its crocodiles. The 47-year-old man vanished while he was wading through crocodile-infested waters at Cahills Crossing, near Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, at 4pm on Thursday, police said. Pictured, a crocodile at the crossing, Seven people were rescued from the exact same spot last month after their vehicle broke down on Cahills Crossing. 'The area's noted for crocodiles on the causeway and there are signs there saying don't go in the water. The last fatal attack at Cahills Crossing occurred in 1987 when a 40-year-old fisherman was decapitated by a 5.1m croc, and cars regularly get stranded at the spot. Kerry Mcloughlin killed by saltwater crocodile Cahills Crossing Kakadu. Pictured, a crocodile at the crossing. They know crocodiles are in that area but people do silly things unfortunately. New study by Boston researchers says you can blame it on your ethnicity. The man is believed to be from the nearby indigenous Gunbalanya community, the ABC reported. A small car takes on the infamous Cahills Crossing as a large crocodile slips past right in front on them. At some points the rushing water is only centimetres below the car’s wound down windows. Police said the man was wading across Cahills Crossing, a notorious hotspot for … Unfortunately they did and that was the result', he told Sky News. The croc had moved to the crossing and started to close in fast.' Vision: Kakadu National Park staff. Cahills Crossing is known to be a dangerous area, with a 40-year-old man taken and killed at the site in 1987 Last month, Rachelle Wastle and her husband Peter were driving through the crossing when they were blocked by a dozen crocodiles. The last man to be killed by a crocodile at Cahills Crossing was in 1987, when Kerry McLoughlin, 40, was decapitated by a 5.1-metre monster. Staff also captured videos of dozens of large crocs coasting in the water waiting for fish to swim up stream. Large saltwater crocodiles hang around near Cahills Crossing waiting for fish to swim up stream. Check out the croc feeding frenzy at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu in the Northern Territory, Australia...(For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog.com) Lauren French was pictured sitting down on Cahills Crossing, partially submerged by the river. Mr McLoughlin threw a beer can at the crocodile but it attacked him before he was able to get out of the water. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. The woman can be heard shouting 'come on!' “Obviously this is not the kind of behaviour we are looking to encounter,” she said. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Source: Lauren French A man pictured fishing near two crocodiles at the crossing in 2018. 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