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

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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