Overview

• The Department of Environment confirmed it is investigating footage of American wildlife influencer Mike Holston, known as “The Real Tarzann,” handling crocodiles near Lockhart River in Cape York.
• In a Sept. 4 video, Holston jumps from a boat to chase a freshwater crocodile in shallow water, wrestles it, and appears to suffer a bleeding arm wound.
• Hours later, he posts a second clip that shows him grabbing a slightly larger saltwater crocodile at the same tagged location, according to SBS News.
• Community Representation of Crocodiles and the Queensland Conservation Council criticized the conduct as illegal and dangerous, noting the video was reported to authorities multiple times.
• State rules allow on‑the‑spot fines of more than A$2,500 and court penalties above A$26,000 for interfering with crocodiles, and officials caution the actions are extremely risky.