An illegal yabby trap has caused the death of a Platypus in Queensland’s Broken River Campsite making the locals angry. The location is a known platypus habitat near Mackay. Mayor of Mackay Greg Williamson says the incident is disappointing as the region is built on experience for tourism about the platypus. The platypus was found in the trap by a family of campers. 2 other traps were found in the river but were luckily still empty. The Department of Environment and Science has also been made aware of the incident.