Police boats are searching a creek for the child and officers say their thoughts are with their family.
Wednesday 3 July 2024 05:19, UK
Australian police are searching for a 12-year-old child who was reportedly attacked by a crocodile while swimming.
The alert was raised on Tuesday night in Palumpa, a remote Northern Territory town about seven hours' drive from Darwin.
Police said the child was last seen swimming in a creek and that "initial reports stated the child had been attacked by a crocodile".
A search involving officers and locals has been launched.
"Local officers are on scene and our thoughts are with the family and the community," said senior sergeant Erica Gibson
"Officers are currently searching a large section of the creek via boat and we thank the community for their ongoing assistance."
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