Tourist killed by crocodile saved wife's life before his fatal plunge into Australian river, family says

Dave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.

Dramatic details emerged Tuesday after police said human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a tourist in Australia 's second fatal attack in about a month.The latest victim was 40-year-old doctor Dave Hogbin, who fell from a steep bank Saturday into the Annan River south of Cooktown in Queensland state, his family said in a statement.

Family friend Alex Ward said a small consolation was that none of the three children saw the tragedy unfold.Ward, who started a GoFundMe for the family, wrote: 'Dave's family and friends are completely broken. But we are so incredibly lucky to have had Dave in our lives.'Dave Hogbin fell at a location known as Crocodile Bend, which is popular among tourists who come to see large crocodiles.

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