Can crocodiles and canoeists coexist at Australia's 2032 Olympic Games?
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Andrew Miller cautions novice paddlers about using a K1 canoe, likening it to 'sitting on a pencil' and emphasizing crocodile threats in the Fitzroy River. The Fitzroy Canoe Club has posted safety tips for those paddling in crocodile habitats, reminding users to enter quickly and not to linger in the water. With the Queensland government announcing that the Fitzroy River will host rowing and canoeing events for the 2032 Olympic Games, awareness of crocodile safety becomes crucial for participants and visitors alike.
Andrew Miller humorously describes the difficulty of using a K1 kayak for novices, comparing it to 'sitting on a pencil' and warning about crocodiles in the area.
Croc-wise tips are posted at the Fitzroy Canoe Club, advising paddlers to enter briskly, avoid dragging limbs in water, and quickly exit if capsizing.
Rockhampton's Fitzroy River will host rowing and canoeing events for the 2032 Olympic Games, despite the lurking presence of crocodiles.
Mackenzie recounts having a 'majestic encounter' with a crocodile, reinforcing the significance of crocodile safety awareness in the paddling community.
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