The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Darmody

Mr Darmody’s death is the 13th fatal attack in the Queensland region

The first fatal attack in more than two years reignites debate about rising crocodile numbers in Queensland, but researchers say removing them from waterways is unlikely to prevent attacks on humans.

Kevin Darmody had been fishing at the bank of the River Kennedy near Cairns, Queensland, when crocodiles struck. Remains have since been discovered in the search

Human remains believed to be that of a 65-year-old fisherman have been found in one of two crocodiles euthanised as part of a missing-person search.

Formal identification process begins after human remains found inside two crocodiles, including one measuring 4.1 metres, shot by rangers near where a 65-year-old publican went missing at the weekend. Wildlife officers believe both animals were involved.

Kevin Darmody, 65, was fishing for barramundi on the Kennedy River in the far north of Queensland, Australia, when he suddenly vanished from the riverbank on Saturday

Authorities have examined the remains of two crocodiles shot dead by wildlife officers as part of the search for missing Far North Queensland angler Kevin Darmody.

Kevin Darmody — described by friends as a friendly bloke who loved a "good yarn" — was fishing by the Kennedy River north-west of Cairns when he disappeared from the bank where he was fishing.