Human remains found after man goes missing in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland
Human remains have been found inside a crocodile man in the search for a man missing more than a week in crocodile-infested waters.
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Human remains have been found inside a crocodile eight days after a man disappeared in Far North Queensland.
Adam Yunkaporta was last seen leaving his home on January 30.
It’s believed he was off to go fishing at the mouth of the Ward, Watson and Archer Rivers, however he hasn’t been seen since.
Searches by a helicopter, drone, SES volunteers, wildlife rangers, police — as well as foot and boat patrols led by community members — were conducted over the last week.
On Wednesday, the search was moved to a recovery phase, dimming hopes the man would be found alive.
Police said at the time the search was being informed by “gathered intelligence, and proven search and rescue techniques”.
Police and Wildlife officers found the crocodile along the Watson River on Friday night, and forensic testing completed on Saturday confirmed the presence of human remains inside the reptile.
The man’s family has been notified along with the local council, and further testing will be conducted to identify the remains.
Mr Yunkaporta, a First Nations man, is described as having brown eyes, short, dark hair.
He was last seen wearing black shorts and a blue fishing shirt with a picture of a barramundi on it.
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