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Queensland Investigates US Influencer Over Croc‑Wrestling Videos

State officials describe the videos as illegal, with fines under tougher wildlife laws now under consideration.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 14: Terri Irwin and Bob Irwin accept a posthumous honorary professorship from the University of Queensland on behalf of the late Steve Irwin at the Institute for Molecular Science, University of Queensland on November 14, 2007 in November 14, 2007 in Brisbane, Australia. The event also saw Steve's friend and crocodile expert Professor Craig Franklin give a speech about new research on the behaviour of crocodiles. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Mike Holston, aka @therealtarzann wrestles with a saltwater crocodile in a recent Instagram post.
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Overview

  • Queensland’s environment department says it is actively investigating two Instagram clips and weighing strong compliance action including fines.
  • Wildlife advocate Bob Irwin condemned the handling of protected fauna and urged authorities to deport Mike Holston.
  • Premier David Crisafulli criticized the influencer, calling him “a goose.”
  • Holston has described the posts as educational, and he has not responded to reporters’ requests for comment.
  • Interfering with saltwater crocodiles can carry penalties up to A$37,500 in Queensland, where 20,000–30,000 are estimated to live; no charges or visa actions have been announced.