Northern Territory Police have suspended their search for a 54-year-old fisherman who has been missing on Elcho Island for three days.
Police say the man went fishing at the same spot he does every day on Mission Beach near Galiwinku on Sunday morning and has not been seen since.
Emergency services officers and community members had searched the area for three days, using helicopters and boats as well as on foot.
Yesterday, some of the man's personal items, including clothing, a wallet and fishing gear were found.
Police believe he has fallen victim to a crocodile, a shark or stingers.
The man's family said he would often wade out into the water when fishing.
Three crocodiles have been seen in the area in the last few days.
One was shot but no human remains were found inside it.
Earlier today, police downgraded their search for the man.
Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon says helicopters were pulled out of the operation but the search of the Mission Beach area continued until mid-afternoon when the search was finally suspended.
Northern Watch Commander Tony Deutrom says the missing man's family is coming to terms with the fact he may be dead.
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