Police have confirmed human remains have been found inside a crocodile at Cooktown.
A formal identification process is underway however it is believed the remains are those of a missing 40-year-old New South Wales man.
The search and rescue operation has now been suspended.
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The man had been fishing at the Annan River, with his family when it’s believed he fell into the water down a steep banks and failed to resurface.
The crocodile was killed after being located in a small creek during a helicopter search yesterday around four kilometres upstream of the incidents location.
Further testing will be conducted to determine a positive identity.
Police are working with wildlife officers as investigations continue.
