Roman Butchaski: A former radio personality from Australia vanished in seas rife with crocodiles

 Roman Butchaski: A former radio personality from Australia vanished in seas rife with crocodiles

A former radio broadcaster vanished while fishing alone in seas teeming with crocodiles in northern Australia, prompting an investigation.

When Roman Butchaski did not show up at his camping area on Sunday, there was cause for concern.

Since then, some of his possessions have been discovered next to a river on the isolated Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.

Mr. Butchaski, sometimes known as Butch, used to be the presenter of the fishing program on Sydney radio station 2GB. He is an ardent fisherman.

Though a resident of Sydney, his former co-host Gavin Pitchford told 2GB that his buddy often visited the location on the Olive River, around 600 km (370 miles) north of Cairns.

"I am inconsolable. Butchy often strolls along the riverbank up there. He's fished there for eternity, according to a statement that was read out on TV.

Additionally, Mr. Pitchford expressed his concern that Mr. Butchaski—who has diabetes—may have had a medical episode.

Police said on Tuesday that extra officers will be sent to the scene to help with the search.

Since they were notified on Sunday night, rescue helicopters and ground workers have been scouring the surroundings.

According to police, Mr. Butchaski's automobile was discovered near the river. According to the local media, fishing equipment was also found.

Senior Sgt. Duane Amos of the Queensland Police informed reporters that while the location is a well-known crocodile habitat, Mr. Butchaski is acquainted with it.

The policeman said on Monday that "he seemed well-prepared for a normal operation that he has undertaken before."

The tropical north of Australia is home to many crocodiles, and while assaults by these animals are rare, there have been a number of them this year.

At an isolated boat ramp north of Cairns in February, rangers shot a 4.2-meter crocodile that had bitten a man and eaten his dog.

Furthermore, the body of 65-year-old fisherman Kevin Darmody was discovered in May within a 4.1-meter crocodile on the Kennedy River in the vicinity. This was Queensland's 13th fatal attack since records were kept in 1985.