American tourist drowns in Kakadu

A 62-year-old American tourist has drowned at Kakadu National Park.

Police received a report at about 11am on Friday that the man had gone missing from a tour bus group.

His body was found in the water at Motorcar Falls, in a remote southern part of the park.

Police say it appears the man got into difficulties and drowned.

An investigation will be conducted on behalf of the Coroner.