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.