The remains of a missing South African hotelier have been found inside a crocodile after being airlifted in a daring operation, police said.
Gabriel Batista, 59, is believed to have been swept away by floodwaters and trapped in the crocodile-infested Komati River last week.
officials said this 15 feet The crocodile was shot by a police marksman from a helicopter and moved away from the river to the nearby Kruger National Park, and post-mortem examination later revealed that there were human remains inside.
Rescue teams spent days tracking the suspected man-eater before he was killed in a desperate attempt to recover the businessman's remains
Police said Batista's ring and six pairs of shoes were found inside the crocodile, raising concerns that they might have belonged to other victims.
Reports said Batista had attempted to cross a flooded bridge to reach his hotel and cafe on Monday when rising waters swept away his car and truck.
He drifted downstream into an area known to be inhabited by crocodiles. Officials said it was unclear whether it was alive at the time of the attack, adding that other remains may have been eaten by additional animals.