"Perilous Floods in Australia: Evacuations and Crocodile Dangers"

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Desperate Australians in flood-ravaged areas are risking their lives by wading through crocodile-infested waters to escape their damaged homes or reach higher ground. Some towns remain isolated, with dwindling supplies and power. Evacuation efforts have been hindered by dangerous weather conditions, but authorities have managed to rescue some residents, prioritizing the elderly and vulnerable. The flooding, caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper, has caused extensive damage to properties, roads, and farms. The recovery effort is expected to be costly, and there are concerns about potential insurance claims.
- Australians risk wading through crocodile-infested floodwater to get to safety Evening Standard
- Families stranded on rooftops as heavy rains batter northern Australia and crocodiles stalk floodwaters CNN
- Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia Yahoo News
- Extreme rain in Queensland, Australia, brings flooding, evacuations The Washington Post
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