<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A man is recovering in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/hospitals" rel="" target="" title="hospital"><span>hospital</span></a><span> after he was attacked by a large </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/crocodile" rel="" target="" title="crocodile"><span>crocodile</span></a><span> at a popular camping spot north of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/broome" rel="" target="" title="Broome"><span>Broome</span></a><span> over the weekend.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The man was reportedly bitten on a beach next to Hidden Creek, north of the Coulomb Point Nature Reserve in the Kimberley on April 18.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is understood the man, aged in his 20s, was asleep when the attack occurred in the early hours of the morning.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tiktok-star-charged-with-affray-bankstown-hairdresser/5b4736b6-6785-42f1-80ec-6b583154c66f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Tiktok star charged with affray after visit to Sydney hairdresser</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was taken to Broome Hospital in a stable condition, according to WA's Country Health Service and was later flown to Jandakot in Perth by the Royal Flying Doctor Service yesterday afternoon.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From there, he was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital in a stable condition, where he is currently undergoing surgery for his injuries.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Western Australia's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) confirmed it was notified yesterday about the attack involving "a large crocodile" about 50km north of Broome.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/man-attacked-by-large-crocodile-at-popular-camping-spot-north-of-broome/c0a01cf0-b999-4697-a7f6-3fdeb12602a3" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Parks and Wildlife Service staff have already spoken with a relative of the man who was attacked and intend to discuss the incident further with those involved," a DBCA spokesperson said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The attack has sparked a warning from the department to be vigilant when camping in "Croc Country".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/western-sydney-bodyguard-allegedly-abducted-and-assaulted-by-group-of-men/78b7560f-9f38-41a6-87a6-e53902575fa5" target="_blank"><strong><span>Bodyguard allegedly snatched from home and assaulted in botched western Sydney abduction</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Saltwater crocodiles occur throughout the Kimberley and are active year round," DBCA's Parks and Wildlife Service WA said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Please take extra care when choosing where to camp and spend time near the water.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Visitors are advised to camp at least 50 metres from the water's edge and keep children and pets well away from the shoreline."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>DBCA said it would undertake a site visit as part of the investigation.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Crocodiles are common in the Kimberley and people should always BE CROCWISE anywhere along the Kimberley Coast and all water bodies across northern Australia including estuaries, tidal rivers, river pools and the waters around offshore islands," the spokesperson said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Your safety is your responsibility."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The department urged the community to contact their nearest Parks and Wildlife Service office to report crocodiles that pose a risk to public safety by being aggressive or approaching people.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></strong></em><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google 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