A man , the 1800s , has died after being attacked by a crocodile in Australia 's the Adelaide River . `` It 's just a tragedy on every level , there are no positives that can possibly come out of this , '' Britton said , adding that someone should n't have to lose their life to drive the safety message home . Police said the man apparently entered Northern Territory after his fishing line snagged . Guide Michael Jackson '' said the crocodile nicknamed `` Michael Jackson '' was well known . The 14.7 foot crocodile , which was subsequently shot , had a pale head and dark body .
A man , the 1800s , has died after being attacked by a crocodile in Australia 's the Adelaide River . Police said the man apparently entered Northern Territory after his fishing line snagged . Guide Michael Jackson '' said the crocodile nicknamed `` Michael Jackson '' was well known . The 14.7 foot crocodile , which was subsequently shot , had a pale head and dark body .