Wildlife rangers in northern Australia are celebrating after they were finally able to capture a 1,300lb crocodile eight years after he was first spotted.

The crocodile, who is believed to be over 60 years-old, was seen lurking near a boat ramp in the Katherine River, and at 15.45 feet, he is the longest-ever trapped in the region.

Park authorities said that the average crocodile is 17 feet long, it's rare that one of these crocodiles is captured.

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Tracey Duldig, the acting director of Wildlife Operations in the Northern Territory, said that workers had been searching for the crocodile since 2010.

They wanted to capture him in order to stop him from “interacting with humans.” She added that the crocodile will “be taken to a croc farm in the Katherine region."

Saltwater crocodiles, also known as salties, are largest reptilian species alive today, and their jaws are known to be the strongest of any animal alive today. This is why they present such a major danger to humans.

The largest reptilian species alive today? That would be the saltwater crocodile. Males can grow up to over 20 feet long & weigh in at over 1,000 lbs! This croc also has a skull-crushing bite—one of the strongest of any living animal. pic.twitter.com/NUjW5bCYJV

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A total of 187 of these crocodiles have been captured in this area so far this year.

The Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife website warns that all visitors should be “crocwise.”

“Croc danger is real. Do not become complacent or risk your life,” it warns.

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