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Remains found in a crocodile caught near where a five-year-old went missing in the far north Queensland Daintree River are those of the youngster.
Jeremy Doble disappeared on February 8 after he followed his dog into the river where his parents run a tour company.
Jeremy's seven-year-old brother, Ryan, told police he saw a crocodile in the water moments later.
The trapped croc was taken to a veterinary clinic in Cairns on Friday to determine if it was the one that took the boy.
Police last night confirmed material found in the reptile's stomach during a surgical procedure and examined at the John Tonge Centre forensic lab in Brisbane, were those of the young boy.
The family are reportedly distraught, but have requested the crocodile not be put down.
"The family have requested that media respect their privacy at this time," police said in a statement.
- AAP
