Six-year-old girl drowns in Kakadu National Park while swimming with family and friends

The girl was swimming in Kakadu National Park when a surge of water swept her away on Saturday. Photo: ABC Open contributor Heath Whiley
Northern Territory Police say a six-year-old girl has drowned in Kakadu National Park.
Police say the girl was swimming at the base of Motor Car Falls with her family and friends about 5.30pm on Saturday.
A sudden surge of floodwater swept her away.
Officers say her family immediately began searching for her.
DROWNING – KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
Northern Territory Police advise that a six-year-old girl has sadly drowned at Kakadu National Park. https://t.co/oKGd17n9ie pic.twitter.com/0WtJopfW4C— NT PFES (@ntpfes) March 8, 2020
Emergency services rushed to the 4WD-only area to help in the search.
Her body was found by the police on Sunday.
-ABC