A tour operator says two people have suffered minor injuries after an incident with a saltwater crocodile off a remote part of the Kimberley coastline in Western Australia.
A Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures spokesperson said two crew members were on a fishing vessel on Monday evening when the incident occurred.
"Both men were undertaking personal activities outside of work hours on a non-guest fishing vessel when the incident occurred," the spokesperson said.
The men were airlifted to Broome Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
The WA Country Health Service says "both patients are stable".
Crocodile 'launching itself' at boats
A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) spokesperson said there had been an incident with a two to three metre estuarine crocodile at Cyclone Creek, Talbot Bay, on Monday.
"Earlier this year, a similar sized crocodile was reported launching itself towards vessels at this location," the spokesperson said.
"If a crocodile matching the description of the one involved in yesterday’s incident is located and continuing to pose a risk to public safety, an operational decision may be made to remove the animal."
Parks and Wildlife staff were travelling to Talbot Bay to patrol the area, the spokesperson said.
A Royal Flying Doctor Service spokesperson said it received a call about the incident and provided assistance over the phone.
"We were not involved in the aeromedical transfer of patients involved in an alleged crocodile attack in the Kimberley last night, only providing a phone consultation via our 24-hour Coordination Centre in response to the incident," the spokesperson said.
