Desperate search launched after man reportedly attacked by crocodile in Cooktown in Far North Queensland

A man is feared dead after being attacked by a crocodile at a popular fishing spot in Far North Queensland, with authorities combing the banks of the river in a desperate search.

A fisherman is feared dead after being attacked by a crocodile at a popular fishing spot in Far North Queensland.

Emergency services were called to the Annan River Bridge at approximately 2.10pm, following reports the NSW man, 40, had been taken by a crocodile.

Queensland Police confirmed an operation was underway at the Annan River Bridge near Cooktown earlier in the afternoon.

Initial investigations indicate the man had been fishing on the riverbank, when he fell into the water and failed to resurface.

A desperate search is underway for a man who was reportedly attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland on Saturday. Picture: Supplied

#Cooktown - Paramedics and emergency services are conducting a search for a male patient after a reported crocodile attack near Mulligan highway at 2.07pm.

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) August 3, 2024

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said paramedics and emergency services had been deployed to the scene searching for the man.

Queensland Police will be working alongside the Department of Environment and Science (DES) Wildlife Officers, who are assisting with the search.

Investigations are ongoing, a police spokeswoman said.