NEW BENCH TO REMEMBER CROC ATTACK VICTIM

A NEW memorial honouring the life of a Far North crocodile attack victim has been installed by Douglas Shire Council.

Cindy Waldron was killed in the attack at Thornton Beach in Daintree in May, 2016.

A bench in remembrance of Ms Waldron was installed near Thornton’s beach café in 2018 but was then removed, without council approval, late last year.

Cindy’s new seat now sits under a Melaleuca tree directly adjacent to the café.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said Ms Waldron’s family was appreciative of Council’s efforts to install a new bench. “Cindy’s death was tragic and we understand the disappointment her family and friends experienced when they discovered this memorial had been removed unexpectedly,” Cr Kerr said.

“We hope the new bench will provide them with a place to reflect on her life for years to come.”