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Croc shock as Houdini the elusive crocodile pops up again in outback Queensland town
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‘Freshie’ spotted in Hughenden’s human-made lake after unexpectedly escaping death in cold snap
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The residents of Hughenden in Queensland’s outback have two questions.
How did a freshwater crocodile come to be living in their local swimming spot – and when is it going to move on?
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