Remains found in crocodile believed to be missing Queensland woman

Human remains have been found inside a large crocodile police believe killed an elderly woman in Queensland's far north.

Remains believed to belong to Anne Cameron, her walking stick and other items were located at Craiglie Creek, south of Port Douglas, last week.

The 79-year-old was last seen two days before the grim discovery near an aged-care facility and it is thought she became disorientated on a walk and wandered into dense bushland.

Baited traps were set along the creek and nearby Mowbray river, and wildlife officers captured a 4.3m crocodile on Monday night near Craiglie. The animal was examined in Cairns on Tuesday, with human remains found inside.

A report will now be prepared for the coroner.

Cameron's death has prompted Katter's Australian party to renew calls for more stringent management of crocodiles, including culling.

Two other people – Warren Hughes, 35, and Cindy Waldron, 46 – have been killed by crocodiles in far north Queensland in the past 18 months.