Kevin Darmody is an avid fisherman and often posts pictures of his catch on Facebook. an Australian who is feared to have been captured and killed by a huge crocodile.
65-year-old Kevin Darmody fished for barramundi on the Kennedy River in far north Queensland. when he suddenly disappeared from the riverbank on Saturday.
Fishermen and vacationers nearby reported hearing splashes and “noise”.
It is said that after his disappearance, “only his thong” – In Australian slang, slippers are left on the river bank.
There are fears that Mr. Darmody was grabbed by a large crocodile, of which there are many in the river.
Kevin Darmody fished for barramundi on the Kennedy River in far north Queensland
The huge reptiles use an ambush technique, hiding just below the surface before breaking out out of the water and grab their prey, which includes wild pigs, cattle, and sometimes humans. light on Sunday after he disappeared on Saturday afternoon.
Boats and helicopters were sent in search of the missing person.
Police and rangers searched the area where the fisherman went missing, Kennedy Bend Campground in Lakefield Riñirru National Park, in a wild and sparsely populated area. Cape York Peninsula.
Authorities said the area is “famous crocodile country, home to large crocodiles.”
Mr. Darmody ran a pub called the Peninsula Hotel in a tiny remote the town of Laura in far north Queensland, about 50 miles from where he disappeared.
He is an avid fisherman and posts photos on Facebook of himself holding huge fish he has caught, including barramundi.
Darmody poses with a fish. The police are looking for him after he disappeared from the bank.
He also posted a series of images showing a large crocodile attacking and mauling a smaller crocodile.
Queensland Environment Department officials said roads leading into this part of Rignirru National Park were closed due to a “possible crocodile incident.”
Friends who feared the worst paid tribute to Mr Darmody, describing him as a “fucking tough guy.”
Bart Harrison said his friend was not far from where Mr. Darmody disappeared.
“A guy appeared on the road shouting 'he's gone , he left,” and my buddy ran along the shore and said that the water was agitated and dirty, it was clear that something bad had happened,” he told The Cairns Post. /p>
“He was standing right there, fishing a few minutes ago, then he left, his thong was left on the shore. He's lived here since I was a kid, been in the pub for a long time, fished a lot. He knew the river very well, it's really sad.”
Friends who feared the worst paid tribute to Mr. Darmody. , describing him as a 'fucking best guy'
Rignirru National Park (Lakefield), more than 200 miles northwest of Cairns, is made up of grasslands, wetlands, coastal estuaries and mangroves—ideal habitats for saltwater crocodiles.
Sea crocodiles widespread in rivers, swamps and coastal waters. waters of north Queensland and can grow up to six meters in length – about 20 feet.
People visiting or living in the crocodile area of northern Australia are told to never swim where reptiles may live, watch out for tracks crocodile landslides on the banks of rivers and do not hang your arms or legs from the boats.
Fishermen are advised never to clean fish or throw away leftovers at the water's edge.
“Simple If you do not see a crocodile, that doesn't mean it's not around,” Queensland wildlife officials warn.
“Crocodiles can stay underwater for over an hour. Even large crocodiles can be completely hidden in knee-deep water.
“Stay at least five meters from the water's edge – crocodiles often hunt prey at the water's edge.”
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