Police have recovered human remains from inside a crocodile and are awaiting DNA test results to confirm the identity of the deceased, according to officials familiar with the operation.

A police officer involved in the retrieval operation described the process of recovering the remains from the crocodile, though specific details about the location and circumstances were not immediately available.

The remains are being analyzed to determine whether they match DNA samples from a man who was reported missing. The timeline for receiving DNA test results has not been disclosed by authorities.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about missing persons cases, particularly in areas where wildlife encounters pose potential risks to human safety. Indigenous communities and other groups regularly hold gatherings to honor relatives who have gone missing or been killed, raising awareness about such cases.

Authorities have not released additional information about the missing person or the circumstances that led to the discovery of the remains.