'It's time': NT chief minister says crocodile culling should be considered following attack

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says a conversation "needs to be had" about potentially reintroducing crocodile culling in the territory following an attack at a popular Top End swimming spot.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Ms Fyles said the NT's crocodile population had grown from around 3,000 to 100,000 since culling ceased in the 1970's. "I think it's time for us to consider: Do we need to go back to culling considering the significant increase in the crocodile population, and the impact it's happening, not just on our tourists and visitors, but also locals," she said."It's a conversation that I think needs to be had.

"It's a conversation with Traditional Owners and land councils, and a conversation with the Commonwealth government."Ms Fyles said she could not yet confirm exactly what happened to the victim on Monday."I think we had a very thankful outcome yesterday, but I think it could be more tragic into the future.

"At the end of three nights, if there's no more sightings then we can reopen," Mr McAdams told ABC Radio on Tuesday morning.

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