Crocodile resting on the bank of Billabong in Australia.
Emergency services were called after a 40-year-old man entered the water and failed to resurface at the Annan River Bridge in Cooktown just after 2pm on Saturday.
Police confirmed they were called to a reported crocodile attack.
Officers say the man was fishing when he went missing, and they are confirming the identity of the man and his next of kin.
The Queensland Ambulance Service said paramedics were called to the scene near Mulligan Highway.
"Paramedics and emergency services are conducting a search for a male patient after a reported crocodile attack near Mulligan highway at 2.07pm," a statement on X said.
Police remain at the scene but ambulance services have since left.
In a statement, Queensland Police said: "A search operation has commenced in the Annan River, Cooktown, for a man who went missing while fishing earlier this afternoon, August 3.
"Emergency services were called to the Annan River Bridge at approximately 2.10pm, following reports a 40-year-old man from New South Wales had been taken by a crocodile.
"Initial investigations indicate the man had been fishing on the riverbank, when he fell into the water and failed to resurface.
"Queensland Police will be working alongside the Department of Environment and Science (DES) Wildlife Officers, who are assisting with the search.
"Investigations are ongoing"
Nothing our Croc's like better to snack on is a backpacker or two! Come on Sott.. There is real news out there, Not this tripe!