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.