SportsThis Olympic river has 500 crocodiles—but that is not the main concern
Queensland’s Fitzroy River has been approved for rowing and canoe sprint at the 2032 Brisbane Games. Although about 500 saltwater crocodiles inhabit the river, no attacks on humans have been recorded there for more than 40 years. Rowing officials’ main concerns are whether tides, bends and currents can provide fair racing, along with the venue’s distance from Brisbane.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 19:35Original
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles—but that is not the main concern
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