Fresh sightings of elusive Mary River croc NEW SIGHTINGS: The 3.5m saltwater crocodile on the bank of the Mary River downstream from Maryborough. A CROCODILE that set up camp in the Mary River hundreds of kilometres south of its comfort zone has reappeared after an absence of almost six months. Following two fresh sightings, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection wildlife rangers have again set traps for the 3.5m saltwater croc. Rangers searched for the animal over the weekend and located claw marks on the river bank at Beaver Rock not far from Maryborough. Environment Minister Andrew Powell said under department guidelines, crocs found south of Gladstone's Boyne River were targeted for removal and offered to zoos or farms. TRAP SET: Wildlife rangers set a trap in the Mary River for the 3.5m crocodile which has been spotted sunning itself on the bank. Pic: Megan Slade Source: The Courier-Mail "Two traps have again been set for the animal, one in the river and one on the bank and they will be checked daily," Mr Powell said. The Mary River crocodile was first reported in May 2012, but numerous attempts in following months failed to lure the animal into a trap.