Crocodile Kills Man in Australia | Sheffield News

In December 2003, 22-year-old Brett Mann was killed by a 13-foot saltwater crocodile in Australia’s Northern Territory, while two friends watched in horror as the beast dragged him underwater and later surfaced with his body. Trapped in a tree for 22 harrowing hours, the teens endured psychological torment as the crocodile circled below, until they were finally rescued. Though the crocodile was later shot by rangers, Mann’s remains were never found. With an estimated 100,000 saltwater crocodiles in the region — a population that’s surged since the 1970s — this chilling incident underscores the deadly reality of living alongside these apex predators, responsible for over 20 human fatalities in Australia in the last two decades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9115618d635a2dae