July 4th 2024.
The Northern Territory Police have made a tragic discovery in their search for a missing 12-year-old girl. It was suspected that she had been attacked by a crocodile, and today, the search had turned into a recovery mission. The authorities were alerted to the girl's disappearance on Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
According to reports, the girl had been swimming with her family at Mango Creek, which is located near the remote Aboriginal community of Nganmarriyanga, also known as Palumpa. This area is about 350km south-west of Darwin. The news of the human remains found has been devastating for the family, the community, and all those involved in the search, as stated by Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson of the NT Police.
The police are currently providing support to the family and community, as well as the first responders who were present at the scene. Sgt Gibson also mentioned that the family had initially reported the girl's disappearance as a crocodile attack. She explained that the child went missing while swimming, and her family quickly notified the authorities. This is truly a tragic event for not only the family but also for the frontline police officers who were there to assist them.
The entire community is in a state of distress, and efforts were made to find the girl. A boat and a helicopter were deployed to scour the creek for any signs of her, while a crocodile management team worked through the night to watch out for any crocodile sightings. Fortunately, no crocodiles were seen in the immediate area where the girl disappeared.
Yesterday, NT Police Minister Brent Potter announced that the search and rescue team had been given the authorization to remove any crocodiles in the area to ensure the safety of the operation. This is a heartbreaking situation, and our thoughts are with the family, the community, and all those involved in the search.
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