BREAKING: Human remains found in crocodile
Aurukun Missing Man
Police have located human remains inside a crocodile as part of the recovery of a man reported missing from Aurukun.
Police and wildlife officers located the crocodile along Watson River last night where it was humanely euthanised.
Forensic testing was carried out this morning and human remains were located within the crocodile.
Further testing will be conducted to identify the remains.
The family of the missing Aurukun man and the local council have been advised.
Local police are very thankful to members of the Aurukun community for their support and assistance.
On Friday, Police advised the search and rescue operation for a 60-year-old man reported missing in Aurukun had moved to a recovery phase.
Assets included police, SES volunteers, wildlife rangers, aerial support, and community members conducting foot patrols on land, and boats to search the river.
On February 5, police met with Aurukun Shire Council and the man’s immediate family to provide an update on the search area.
Shortly after, police informed up to 300 community members gathered at the council chambers, that the search had moved to a recovery phase, and was being informed by gathered intelligence, and proven search and rescue techniques.
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