Residents of the Queensland town were airlifted out after it was hit by its worst ever flood and authorities said the flood waters were likely to be infested with crocodiles. About 70 people remained in Burketown as the swollen Albert River to the town’s east continued to rise.
At least 37 properties were inundated by flood waters. Authorities say it will not be safe to return for days, and the community still there could be isolated for up to two weeks