Missing teen dies after Crocodile Attack in Torres Strait
A 16-year-old boy, on a seemingly harmless outing with his cousin, found himself in the clutches of a deadly crocodile. The incident, it appears, was a tragic case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This tale of woe began when the two teenage cousins, aged 16 and 13, embarked on a journey across the Torres Strait. Their mode of transport was a humble dinghy. Little did they know, their adventure was set to take a dark turn.
Their journey took a treacherous turn when the dinghy suffered an unexpected engine failure. With the Torres Strait Island, their destination, in sight, the boys made the fateful decision to brave the waters and swim the remaining distance.
The waters of Torres Strait are home to a rich and diverse marine ecosystem, including some of nature's most f...