HUMAN remains have been found inside a crocodile that was killed after a father was snatched by the beast in front of his family.
The remains were confirmed to be the father-of-three from NSW who was on a camping holiday.
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A video before the incident showed a group of people feeding the crocodile despite it being strongly discouraged
Australian News Corp journalist Alexis Carey confirmed that her brother-in-law Dave Hogbin was tragically taken by the crocodile.
She told news.com.au: “On Saturday, my brother-in-law Dave Hogbin was taken by a crocodile in a horrific, freak accident during a dream holiday with his young family in Far North Queensland.
“After an agonising two-day ordeal, his remains were finally found on Monday night.
“Dave’s final, selfless act was to save the life of Jane, his wife of 10 years, and to ensure their three beautiful boys still had their mum.”
The 40-year-old was attacked near the bridge at Annan River, south of Cooktown, in Far North Queensland, just after 2pm on Saturday.
He was dragged underwater by the croc as his shocked family watched in horror.
Wildlife rangers shot and killed the beast on Monday before the crocodile was handed to cops to have its stomach contents examined.
Queensland Police released a statement on Tuesday revealing that human remains had been found inside the predator.
The statement read: “A formal identification process is underway, however it is believed the remains are those of a missing 40-year-old NSW man.”
“Further testing will be conducted to determine a positive identity. The search and rescue operation has been suspended.
“Police are working with wildlife officers as investigations continue.”
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