Fatal Crocodile Attack Highlights Increasing Dangers in Australia's Tropical North

Human remains were found in a crocodile presumed to have killed a fisherman in Australia’s second fatal attack within a month. The victim, a tourist from New South Wales, fell into the Annan River. Increased fatal encounters with crocodiles reflect the growing population of the species in northern Australia.

Police announced Tuesday that human remains were discovered inside a large crocodile suspected of fatally attacking a fisherman in what marks Australia's second deadly incident in just a month.

The victim, a 40-year-old man, fell from a steep bank into the Annan River on Saturday and never resurfaced. Wildlife rangers killed a 4.9-meter crocodile on Monday in a creek 4 kilometers from where the disappearance occurred. Scarred snout characteristics matched those described by witnesses, according to officials.

Authorities stated that the human remains found during an examination in Cooktown are believed to be the missing fisherman, but further testing will be required to confirm identification.