Girl, 12, mauled to death by crocodile as remains found in river 36 hours later

DAILY STAR

The remains of a girl, 12, killed by a crocodile were discovered. The tragic schoolgirl was dragged to her death in Palumpa, northern Australia, after she vanished when she went for a swim.

The alarm was raised when she went missing after she was last seen swimming in Mango Creek.

Police tragically confirmed her remains had been found today (Thursday, July 4) despite a frantic 36-hour search. Authorities described the scene as “particularly gruesome.”

Northern Territory Police Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson said: “This morning, as a result of searching intensively overnight, the remains of the missing child were located in the riverway.

“It was particularly gruesome and a sad, devastating outcome. It was extremely difficult for the first responders involved in the search.

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