NT crocodile attack: Autopsy confirms 47-year-old Gunbalanya man killed by crocodile at Cahills Crossing
A MAN who disappeared while attempting to cross Cahills Crossing was attacked by a crocodile, results from an autopsy have confirmed
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A MAN who disappeared while attempting to cross Cahills Crossing was attacked by a crocodile, results from an autopsy have confirmed.
NT Police issued a statement the confirming the 47-year-old man from Gunbalanya died from “injuries consistent with a crocodile attack”.
The victim was travelling with two women when he was believed to have been killed by a 3.5m crocodile while trying to cross East Alligator River.
It is understood the women did not see the attack happen.
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West Arnhem Regional Council Mayor Lothar Siebert knew the dead man, who leaves behind a partner.
“I’ve known him since he was a kid, he was a beautiful man. An asset to the community that has now lost him,” Mr Siebert said.
In 1987, 40-year-old Kerry McLoughlin was also killed by a crocodile at Cahills Crossing while fishing with mates.
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