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This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
BBC World Thursday 17 September 2026, 19:35 UTC 1 min read
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Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
This Olympic river (EVENT) Queensland (LOCATION) Fitzroy River (LOCATION) the 2032 Games (ORG)
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