The American influencer who portrayed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Australia under investigation: “dangerous and illegal”

The Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who photographed himself wild crocodile wrestling in Queensland, which condemns “very dangerous and illegal” activity.

In a series of Videos on InstagramMike Holston, the naked, which passes through “Theltarzann” on the Internet, wanders with salt water and crocodiles in fresh water.

In one, dive into the water, and the crocodile appears from its throat with the blood flow from the ou.

“He grabbed me, but I got a fist,” says Holston.

Elsewhere, Holston jumps from a boat and to a thick waterway in the pursuit of a crocodile, then wrestling.

Holston said the videos, which collected millions of views, were “educational purposes.”

But the videos pushed anger in Australia, with the maximum intervention penalty with a salt water crocodile of $ 24,800.

Quinzland said on Wednesday that it was “actively” investigating “in the video.

“These procedures are very dangerous and illegal, and we are actively exploring strong compliance procedures, including fines to deter anyone of this type of behavior,” said Environmental Administration. “Let’s be clear: people should not try to capture fresh water or salt water in Queensland, unless they are trained and licensed to do so.”

Prime Minister David Cricolesli also described the influencer as “goat”.

Holston did not respond to suspension requests.

“These publications can have serious consequences”

Various plants and animals in Australia are very protected, and attempts to overlap with them can face strict penalties.

Another American influence In March after a video clip, she appeared to be harassing a baby.

Pop Erwin, the late father Celebrities “Hunting Crocodile” Steve IrwinHe said this week to respect wildlife in Australia or be deported.

“People who visit our country need to respect our wild lives, or need to pave the door,” he said. A statement issued by the Australian media.

“These functions can have severe consequences for both people and wildlife,” Irwin said.

Government numbers estimate that there are between 20,000 and 30,000 crocodiles in the salt water in Queensland in a vast area known as “Crock Country”.

The length of the crocodile with salt water and fresh water can be 13 feet, with the weight of the crocodile with more salty water

They are protected and weak types and are known to attack humans.

“Because of its volume and its opportunistic regional nature, crocodiles with salt water are considered an aggressive type” The environment department says in Queensland. “Basically, as soon as these crocodiles reach the size of adults, any creature can overcome is a fair game. If a person goes beyond the crocodile area with salt water, crocodiles may decide the attack.”

Between December 1985 and April 2024, there were 34 uninterrupted attacks and 14 deadly attacks of wild salt crocodile in Queensland.

In August 2024, the police said human remains were found in a large crocodile A suspected tourist is suspected of killing In Australia. A month ago, a 12 -year -old girl was extracted from the crocodile while swimming with her family in Khor in the northern region. Ha Rafs were found After a few days, wildlife Fire on a 14 -foot crocodile.