A statement from NT Police: Early this morning Police and Parks Australia personnel recommenced searching for the missing 12-year-old boy, believed to have been taken by a crocodile whilst swimming in a billabong west of Jabiru. Acting Commander Michael White of the Northern Command said teams have been conducting ground, boat and air searches since the boys’ disappearance at Mudginberri Billabong on Sunday afternoon. “Search teams have now located evidence within the search area which strongly indicates the boy has died from the crocodile attack, Acting Commander White said. Further DNA testing will be conducted to confirm the identification. No specifics will be given in relation to the trauma or type of evidence located out of respect for the family. This is now an investigation for the Northern Territory Coroner and a brief will be prepared. The NT News expresses its condolences to the family and friends of this young man - and thanks the NT Police, Parks Australia staff and others for the work they have done to bring this to closure.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 02:08:08 +0000
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