Fears grow as desperate search continues for missing fisherman after crocodile attack on Kennedy River
MISSING MAN
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Police tape flanks the area where the search efforts continue to take place on the banks of the Gregory River. Picture: QPS
Police, SES and the Rescue 510 helicopter continue to conduct a search and rescue mission for a man who disappeared yesterday while fishing near the Kennedy River at Lakefield National Park.
Emergency services were called to Kennedy Bend camping area around 3.30pm after unconfirmed reports a 65-year-old Laura man was attacked and taken by a crocodile.
“The search commenced yesterday evening and recommenced at first light this morning,” a Police spokesperson told Newsport.
“Department of Environment and Science (DES) Wildlife Officers are assisting with the search.”
A Police image taken just moments ago of the area in which they continue to search for a missing fisherman at Lakeland National Park. Picture: QPS