The Australian Defence Force will seek an out-of-court resolution in crocodile case. Australian Defence Force will seek an out-of-court resolution after two soldiers were attacked by a 2.5-metre saltwater crocodile in Far North Queensland.
Commonwealth prosecutors charged the Department of Defence in August 2023 with breaching work health and safety laws after the men were mauled almost three years ago.
Both soldiers suffered significant injuries including bite and claw wounds after being given permission to go fishing at the Cape York Peninsula and were airlifted to Cairns hospital.
