16-year-old boy killed by crocodile after boat breaks down: police

16-year-old boy killed by crocodile after boat breaks down: police

A 16-year-old boy in Australia died after being attacked by a large crocodile in the Torres Strait, authorities say.The incident occurred off the waters of Saibai Island, a relatively-remote island of around 500 people, on Thursday morning. While Saibai Island is geographically close to Papua New Guinea, it is part of the Australian state of Queensland, and is around 560 miles north of the city of Cairns.According to the Brisbane Times, the vict…

Qld Police confirm missing boy, 16, killed by crocodile in Torres Strait waters

Torres Strait teenager, 16, who disappeared at Saibai Island likely fatally attacked by crocodile: Queensland Police

A body has been found in relation to a missing teenager in the Torres Strait

It's believed the teenager attempted to swim to shore with a friend after their boat broke down.

Tragedy as missing boy killed by crocodile

The body of a 16-year-old boy who was missing has been found after he was attacked by a crocodile while trying to swim to shore.

Boy, 16, killed by crocodile as cops find body riddled with bitemarks

A TEEN who went missing off the coast of Queensland when his dinghy broke down was reportedly killed by a crocodile. His body – riddled with bitemarks – was recovered following a frantic search by Aussie cops. ABC NEWS/Queensland PoliceThe body of a missing 16-year-old boy has reportedly been found[/caption] ABC NEWS/Queensland PoliceCops conducted a frantic search after the teen went missing on Thursday morning[/caption] ABC NEWS/Queensland Pol…