Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the “extremely dangerous and illegal” activity.
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In a series of videos on his Instagram, bare-chested Mike Holston, who goes by “therealtarzann” online, tussles with saltwater and freshwater crocodiles.
In one post, he dives into the water, emerging holding the crocodile by its throat with blood streaming from his elbow.
“He got a hold of me, but I got a hold of him,” Holston says.
In another, Holston jumps off a boat and into a bushy waterway in pursuit of a crocodile, which he then wrestles.
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Holston has said the videos, which have amassed millions of views, were for “educational purposes”.