12-Year-Old Girl Found Dead After Suspected Crocodile Attack in Northern Territory
July 3, 2024
A 12-year-old girl went missing for over 36 hours after a suspected crocodile attack near Nganmarriyanga in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Human remains were discovered during the search, confirming the girl's death.
A black crocodile was spotted in the area where the remains were found.
Efforts are now focused on trapping the killer crocodile.
The population of saltwater crocodiles has increased in Australia's tropical north.
The incident has caused distress for the family and community.
This event highlights the risks posed by crocodiles in the region.
Despite the rarity of fatal crocodile attacks in Australia, similar incidents have occurred in recent years.
There are calls for better management of crocodile populations due to these incidents.
Summary based on 23 sources
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The Guardian • Jul 3, 2024
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The Guardian • Jul 4, 2024
Fears grow for 12-year-old girl missing after suspected NT crocodile attack
BBC News • Jul 3, 2024
Fears for Australian child missing after croc attack
BBC News • Jul 4, 2024
Body found in search for child missing in croc attack