Videos show crocs being deliberately fed by people, reportedly at same Cooktown site where NSW man was taken [Video]

Fears crocodiles are habituated to humans at a Queensland river where a man was taken by a “large” croc have been increased by the discovery of footage of people apparently deliberately feeding them.

The social media footage shows people throwing fish scraps or meat into the water, which are then abruptly eaten by crocodiles.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Crocs are being deliberately fed by people.

Captions suggest the incidents occurred at the Annan River in Cooktown — the area from which the 40-year-old NSW man was taken by a croc in front of his family on Saturday afternoon — but the dates are unknown.

The Queensland Department of the Environment said it was “highly concerned” by the videos.

“It is illegal to feed crocodiles in Queensland, and anyone with information about the deliberate feeding of crocodiles is encouraged to call 1300 130 372 and report the information. Reports can be made anonymously,” a department spokesperson said.

“Feeding of crocodiles at …