A tourist has had a lucky escape after she was bitten by a saltwater crocodile in a remote part of Australia's north-west.
A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) spokesperson confirmed the incident happened in a remote Kimberley creek near Gumboot Bay, north-east of Kalumburu, on Monday, May 15.
The woman was in a freshwater creek and was bitten by a two-metre saltwater crocodile.
She escaped with minor injuries.
She received first aid at the scene and was transferred to hospital for further medical treatment, the spokesperson said.
DBCA staff based in the East Kimberley inspected the remote site and have installed warning signs.
Saltwater crocodiles are common in North West Australia, with tourists and residents warned to be "crocwise" when close to water.
The DBCA spokesperson said the wet season, which included flooding across the region early this year, allowed crocodiles to move to locations they may not have been seen in before.
Prior to the latest incident, the most recent reported Kimberley crocodile attack happened in October 2022, when two men were attacked at Cyclone Creek, 250 kilometres north of Broome.
People should report crocodile sightings to DBCA offices in Broome on 9195 5500 or in Kununurra on 9168 4200.
