Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Summary
Police in South Africa recovered human remains from a large crocodile after lowering an officer into a crocodile-filled river. The officer was lowered by helicopter into the Komati River to retrieve the remains of a businessman who went missing in floodwaters, and DNA tests will confirm the identity.Key Facts
- A businessman went missing after his car got stuck crossing a flooded river in South Africa’s Komati River.
- Police suspected the man was swept away by floodwaters and used drones and helicopters in the search.
- Officers found a large crocodile that appeared to have recently eaten and killed it.
- Captain Johan Potgieter was lowered by rope from a helicopter into the river to recover remains from the crocodile’s intestines.
- The crocodile measured 4.5 meters (15 feet) long and weighed about 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds).
- Human remains and six different types of shoes were found inside the crocodile.
- DNA tests will determine if the remains belong to the missing businessman.
- South Africa’s acting police chief praised Captain Potgieter for his courage during the dangerous operation.
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