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Remains of 12-Year-Old Found After Crocodile Attack in Northern Australia

The child went missing while swimming near Palumpa; authorities continue search for the crocodile.

  • The girl was last seen swimming at Mango Creek, a remote area in the Northern Territory.
  • Search efforts included local community members, police, boats, and helicopters.
  • Authorities confirmed the injuries were consistent with a crocodile attack.
  • This is the first fatal crocodile attack in the Northern Territory since 2018.
  • The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 crocodiles, the largest population in the world.
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