Overview

• Mike Holston posted widely viewed clips from Cape York near Lockhart River showing him chasing and handling juvenile freshwater and saltwater crocodiles.
• Queensland’s Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation says it is actively investigating and considering compliance action.
• Authorities cite penalties including on-the-spot fines of $2,670 and court fines up to $27,539 for freshwater crocodiles, with saltwater offences reported to carry higher maximums up to about $37,500.
• PETA and local crocodile experts condemned the conduct as dangerous and cruel, and Premier David Crisafulli rebuked the influencer as a “goose,” warning against copycat behaviour.
• No criminal charges or immigration actions have been announced, though the videos have drawn tens of millions of views and show Holston bleeding from a bite.