Queensland Police will prepare a report for the coroner after human remains were located within a crocodile at Cooktown.
A formal identification process is underway however it is believed the remains are those of a missing 40-year-old New South Wales 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.
Earlier: Search operation, Cooktown – Far North (mypolice.qld.gov.au)
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