Very next day.
Looks like there was indeed a trespasser in Tick Tock's territory. Tick Tock chased him away (this time).
I guess the lesson is not to become complacent. Be croc-wise in this river.Observer credible being a newly retired police senior sergeant.Other thing is that ALL crocs look for freshwater and this could have been one of Tick Tock's downstream neighbours who had to pass through TT's territory to get to barrage.
To: D.E.S.
Latest croc activity in town reach of Fitzroy over the 2 days 20 - 21 Nov. (Tuesday and Wednesday).
On Tuesday, a "largeish" croc surfaced next to 4RO carpark in Quay St at 5pm. Headed across river towards Moores Ck as it slid back under the water. Estimated as between 3-4 metres. Could be Tick Tock going to/from the freshwater fish ladder.
Yesterday ( Wednesday) same person fishing at Devil's Elbow encountered 2 large crocodiles showing aggressive posturing towards each other with open jaws and heads out of water. After a few minutes, one croc turned and headed downstream closely followed by the other.
About 10 minutes later one returned to head across the river towards mouth of Frenchman's Ck.
Observer put the encounter down to Tick Tock chasing off a new claimant on his territory. Escorted the other croc down around Devil's Elbow and then returned when satisfied intruder had departed.
Tick Tock has lived in river between Gavial Ck and Devil's Elbow for a few years.