In a shocking development, human remains believed to belong to 59-year-old businessman Gabriel Batista have been discovered inside a crocodile in Komatipoort, South Africa. Batista was reported missing after his Ford Ranger was found abandoned at a low-lying bridge over the Komati River on April 28. Following a week-long search, authorities identified the crocodile as the likely suspect in his disappearance. After obtaining the necessary permission, the crocodile was euthanized, leading to the grim discovery of the remains and several pairs of shoes, including Crocs and flip-flops, in its stomach. This has raised concerns about the crocodile's possible involvement in more than one death in the area. Police are awaiting DNA results to confirm the identity of the remains, while an inquest has been opened to determine the circumstances surrounding Batista's death, including whether he drowned before being attacked. The bridge has previously been the site of tragic incidents, including the deaths of two members of the South African National Defence Force in December 2025.