Desperate search launched after man reportedly attacked by crocodile in Cooktown in Far North Queensland

Blake AntrobusNewsWire
Camera IconA desperate search is underway for a man who was reportedly grabbed by a crocodile near Cooktown in Far North Queensland. Credit: Supplied

A desperate search is underway after a man was attacked by a crocodile in the waters of Far North Queensland.

Queensland Police confirmed an operation was underway at the Annan River Bridge near Cooktown after the attack was reported just after 2pm on Saturday.

A police spokeswoman said the man entered the water but failed to resurface.

Camera IconA desperate search is underway for a man who was reportedly attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland on Saturday. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia

In a tweet, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said paramedics and emergency services had been deployed to the scene searching for the man.

More to come.

Originally published as Desperate search launched after man reportedly attacked by crocodile in Cooktown in Far North Queensland

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