A couple has survived croc-infested territory in 40-degree heat for three days after they were swept away by floodwaters in outback Queensland.

The couple, aged in their 50s, and their two dogs were stranded for three days in the remote Gulf of Carpentaria, north-west of Staaten River National Park.

They were swept away on December 5 and had no food or water, surviving by drinking from the river.

Queensland couple rescued from croc-infested waters
A couple have survived croc-infested territory in 40 degree heat after being swept away by floodwaters. (Lifeflight)

It’s believed the 4WD they were travelling in was overcome by a large wave of floodwater at a river crossing.

They managed to escape the vehicle and make it to shore.

The man then swam back into croc-infested waters to free their two dogs.

With no phone or reception, the pair scrawled “SOS” in the dirt, which was later spotted by a LifeFlight helicopter from the air. 

Couple stranded in croc infested waters in Mount Isa
The pair were treated for dehydration and exposure. (LifeFlight)

They were airlifted to hospital and treated for dehydration and exposure, alongside their two dogs.

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