BY IAN CROUCH
A crocodile on the loose at Wallsend is now in the care of reptile experts after being captured overnight.
Police were called to Federal Park on Saturday afternoon following reports a juvenile crocodile was found in a nearby pond.
They formed a perimeter around the pond to prevent the croc from escaping and protect onlookers.
Animal handling specialists and the SES were called but were unable to retrieve the animal on Saturday.
They returned yesterday (Sunday 1 March 2026) and were able to safely capture the animal.
It's still not clear how the crocodile came to be in the pond - police say no further crocs have been found in the area.
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| The juvenile crocodile was found in a pond near Federal Park |
