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Croc sighting gives searchers hope
December 29, 2003
THE sighting of a large crocodile close to where a man was taken last week was an encouraging development in the search for his body, Northern Territory police said today.
Police spokesman John McCourt said the search for the body of 22-year-old Brett Mann was broadened late yesterday to encompass a 25 kilometre stretch of the Finniss River, 80km south-west of Darwin.
He said a large crocodile was sighted less than three kilometres from where Mr Mann was taken.
"We are very encouraged by the sighting."
Mr McCourt said the search party of police officers from the Tactical Response Group (TRG), wildlife rangers and the marine and fisheries department would be relieved and replaced today.
The saltwater crocodile killed Mr Mann last Sunday, then stalked two of his friends as they clung to a tree for 22 hours.
They were eventually winched to safety by a rescue chopper.
Heavy rain and floodwaters have since hindered the search for Mr Mann's body.