Northern Territory Police have located remains believed to be that of a missing 12-year-old girl.
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The child was reportedly attacked by a crocodile in Mango Creek in the Northern Territory community of Palumpa on July 2, about 350km south-west of Darwin.
An extensive search effort was mounted in a bid to find her, with helicopters and boats used as part of a search and rescue operation, that tragically turned into a recovery mission.
Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson said the outcome was devastating.
"This is devastating news for the family, the community and everyone involved in the search," she said.
"Police are providing support to the family and community, along with the first responders who attended the scene."
The area around Palumpa is well known for its high population of large saltwater crocodiles.
Earlier this year, a young boy miraculously survived after he was snatched by a crocodile while swimming in a creek in the coastal NT community of Numbulwar.
The 12-year-old was playing with friends in the mangroves when a 2m croc grabbed him.
Tyrell Nundhirribala told the Katherine Times he was swimming with friends and family members when the deadly predator latched onto his leg and waist and tried to drag him under.
Annie Hesse
I am an award-winning media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcast, as well as photography and videography. I am the NT Correspondent at Australian Community Media and I write for my hometown newspaper, the Katherine Times. I love telling people's stories, and I am passionate about giving those a voice who may otherwise remain unheard. When I am not busy putting pen to paper, I spend time in my garden, go bushwalking or travel across the Northern Territory, Australia or the world. In my spare time I write, illustrate and publish books.
I am an award-winning media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcast, as well as photography and videography. I am the NT Correspondent at Australian Community Media and I write for my hometown newspaper, the Katherine Times. I love telling people's stories, and I am passionate about giving those a voice who may otherwise remain unheard. When I am not busy putting pen to paper, I spend time in my garden, go bushwalking or travel across the Northern Territory, Australia or the world. In my spare time I write, illustrate and publish books.
