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The haunting final moments of a young father who disappeared in a crocodile-infested river in the Gulf of Carpentaria has been revealed after the devastating discovery of his body.

The partner of Dylan Leschke, 33, has described how the keen fisherman's keys, shoes and phone were found after he was reported missing last Monday near the Captain WH Norman Bridge in Normanton.

The Normanton local, who comes originally from Victoria but was living in the Far North Queensland town with partner Desiree Callope and their young son, regularly fished the spot on the Norman River.

The location of his empty vehicle, and then his belongings, sparked serious concerns and then a police search on foot and in boats and helicopters.

Around 7pm on Tuesday, Mr Leschke's body was sadly located in the river, confirming Ms Callope's worst fears.

She said the last time she spoke to Dylan had been on Sunday evening, the night before he vanished.

'I kissed him goodnight and told him I loved him,' Ms Callope said, the Courier Mail reported.