The body of a 47-year-old male was recovered around 7.00pm yesterday following an incident at Cahill’s Crossing on the East Alligator River in West Arnhem Land.

Superintendent Warren Jackson said it is believed that two females and a male were attempting to cross the fast flowing river when the incident occurred.

“The two females made it across, however the male was reported missing a short time later.

“Members from Gunblanya and Jabiru Police assisted by East Alligator Rangers conducted extensive searches in and around the area. The body was located 2km downstream in close proximately to a 3.3metre crocodile.

“The man’s body has been transported to Darwin in order to determine the cause of death.”

The crocodile was destroyed at the scene.