MG 0595

George The Grouper

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May 13th 2010
Every day at a restaurant called On The Inlet overlooking the river they feed a fishhead or chicken to a wild fish called George The Grouper. He comes of his own accord most nights at 5pm, and a large crowd gathers to watch. They tie a rope around the fishhead or chicken, and try to pull George to the surface so people can see him. He's about the size of a volkswagon - yes, a small car. These ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Port Douglas

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more