Authorities are searching for a child feared taken by a crocodile in a remote community Northern Territory.
Police received reports of a missing 12-year-old about 5.30pm on Tuesday near the community of Palumpa, about 360 kilometres south-west of Darwin.
The child, reportedly a girl, was last seen swimming at Mango Creek. Reports indicated she had been attacked by a crocodile, NT police said.
Local police and community members began searching the area on Tuesday, with a search and rescue team deployed.
Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson said officers were on scene and the thoughts of authorities were with the family and community.
“Officers are currently searching a large section of the creek via boat and we thank the community for their ongoing assistance,” she said.
-AAP
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