Australia Man missing while fishing - crocodile attack feared
A major search operation is underway in Australia following a suspected crocodile attack on a 40-year-old man. According to local media reports, the missing man was attacked by the reptile while fishing. Rescue workers have been deployed in the north of the tropical state of Queensland since Saturday to search for the 40-year-old, police said. "Initial investigations revealed that the man had been fishing on the riverbank when he fell into the water and did not resurface," a police statement said.
04.08.2024, 14:01
SDA
According to reports, the man was with his wife and children on the banks of the Annan River, which is popular with anglers. The family from the neighboring state of New South Wales had been passing through in a caravan. "My condolences go out to the family, who are obviously traumatized at the moment," the 7News channel quoted investigator Greg Finucane as saying.
A large crocodile had been spotted in the area. Australian media fear that the man is dead. The authorities are also using drones in the search. The aim is also to capture the animal.
It was only in July that a fatal crocodile attack on a twelve-year-old girl occurred in Australia. Rangers later killed a 4.2 meter long reptile in the Northern Territory. The child had been swimming near the Aboriginal community of Nganmarriyanga before disappearing. Emergency services later discovered the girl's remains. On average, there are two fatal crocodile attacks per year in Australia.
