Hero cop lowered into crocodile river to retrieve businessman’s remains

A police officer was lowered by helicopter into a crocodile-infested river to retrieve a dead businessman who had been eaten by one of the animals. The dramatic mission unfolded over the Komati River in South Africa's northeast after authorities launched a desperate search for the missing man. His vehicle had been stranded while attempting to cross a flooded low-water bridge. By the time officers arrived at the scene, the car was empty, leading investigators to believe the powerful currents had dragged away the businessman. In astonishing scenes, the officer was lowered from a helicopter by rope before securing the reptile so both could be airlifted out of the water. The enormous crocodile, measuring 4.5metres long and weighing around 500kg, was then transported to nearby Kruger National Park, where human remains were discovered inside its intestines. DNA testing is now being carried out to establish whether the remains belong to the missing businessman.