(CNN)A town in northern Australia is in mourning this week after a beloved crocodile was found dead.
According to CNN affiliate 7 News Australia, a fisherman discovered the body of Bismarck, an 80-year-old saltwater crocodile popular with residents and tourists, in Cardwell’s Meunga Creek late last week.
It is believed the 4.5 meter (15 foot) crocodile was shot in the head.
