The crocodiles were on the wrong side of the crossing, that is why they changed sides. They normally sit ( float ) on the side that the water is rushing too. The rushing water normally carries with it lots of barramundiand other fish and they float there getting an easy meal. They are actually pretty clever creatures .
People get caught out here because of the speed of the tide, not the height of the water. Sometimes a vehicle can cross here ok then 15 minutes later a car can get swept down the river. Cahils is a great iconic place, just know what you're doing.
@@Robochop-vz3qm I actually made it a month cross training with your army back in 2003 near rockhamton. I feel in love with your country it’s beautiful and you guys love to drink lol reason I said I wouldn’t last a day is I don’t read signs and I would end up getting in the water where a lot of crocodiles are. I’d take running into a bear or mountain lion any day over a crocodile they’re scary as hell.
A lot of people willing to risk their own safety to get up close to these dinosaurs. I don't really have a problem with stupid people getting themselves killed, just don't kill any of the animals if it happens.
But that's exactly what happens when a person is taken by a croc. The croc is hunted and killed by the poor rangers who then have to deal with the gruesome task that follows. You're right - the croc did nothing wrong. Fishing and crabbing and boating are just such a huge part of life in Northern Australia. People are willing to take risks and also become very complacent.
Johan I believe what happens is when a croc has taken someone, they have to track it in order to find the body. Crocs 'store' carcasses they can't eat in one go, either to come back to it later for another helping or to catch other animals that have been attracted to the smell. I guess maybe crocs act differently when they've recently fed which is how rangers know which ones to track in these circumstances. A lot of rangers in those areas are probably Aboriginal or they enlist the help of an Aboriginal tracker to help them. Perhaps the croc usually ends up being killed in the process of all this. Not a very nice thing for the ranger/tracker to have to go through - and a big reason why you should indeed stay away from them!
@@jimcrawford5039 different matter. It was named as explored by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King in 1820, who named them in the mistaken belief that the crocodiles in the estuaries were alligators. I'd quite fancy lions there though
Cahills Crossing enters Arnhem Land which you need a permit for. The Aboriginal people don't want a bridge there. They don't want people going onto their land unless they have business being there. It's also very remote so even without the huge threat of crocs, the logistics of building it would be too difficult. The wet season (which is like half the year) causes lots of road closures for example.
Whoever's the weakest. Oldest person, sick person, person with a slight cough. If you're all healthy then I guess it'll have to be scissors paper rock.
Visited Cahill's Crossing last year 2018, saw several fishermen with a beer in one hand and a pole in the other, more at their feet or on the rocks. Well within striking distance. Not very smart considering the size, speed and numbers of these apex predators.
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Ive seen people standing there knee high in water fishing with crocs less tham 5m away from them....they should change the name to "duckheads" crossing
Fun fact...it's labeled as an actual tourist Hotspot and is currently closed reopening tomorrow at 9am....hell with that schedule there should be Crocs looking for breakfast errr day.
It's a good thing that people here have reached an understanding that allows people to cross unmolested. Just look at them herds in Africa. B.t.w has anybody done the crossing on foot?
Australian Overlanding I was just kidding about people making a deal with the crocs to allow them to cross, matey. It just puzzled me why they haven't built a bridge. Surely, they don't lack funds.
Australian Overlanding I see. Tho I cant see the rationale. But I tell you your crocs are monsters. I was blown away when I saw them alongside those cruise boats dangling meat over them. We have crocs here in Malaysia, but they're smaller and less brazen. Gd nite mate, bed time now.
One side is Aboriginal land, supplies etc need to transported. I crossed in a car when the water was to deep and the engine stopped right in the middle. Managed to get going again and cross, on the way back I waited until the tide was at its lowest point.
***** They don't learn. People get killed by Crocodiles every year. Ignorant tourists getting killed by them is one thing, but some native people living in crocodile habitats have a blasé attitude.
I heard of speed bumps but Aussies take it to another level 🐊
I'd love to just sit there and watch these guys, I love crocs
The crocodiles were on the wrong side of the crossing, that is why they changed sides. They normally sit ( float ) on the side that the water is rushing too. The rushing water normally carries with it lots of barramundiand other fish and they float there getting an easy meal. They are actually pretty clever creatures .
They only do that at high tide, that's when the Barra etc wash over the crossing.
Yep a couple million years evolution unchanged!
Pretty clever creatures!
Its kinda weird...you dont see anyone crossing on a bicycle...strange dont you think?
🤣👍
People get caught out here because of the speed of the tide, not the height of the water. Sometimes a vehicle can cross here ok then 15 minutes later a car can get swept down the river.
Cahils is a great iconic place, just know what you're doing.
Remarkable tides, eh ! 30+ miles from the sea and over 30 ft above sea level. Truly remarkable.
@@WildlifeObsessed It is tidal
Does barramundi mean. " How have we lived so long with these absolute UNITS hunting us!?!
Dari dulu aku paling suka nonton film2 buaya Australia.
nice footage👍
I'm pretty sure the car does NOT realize that 3 crocs are heading it's way, but I'm pretty sure the car isn't very tasty anyway, it should be alright.
04:46 I think the dog shit itself...
When humans realize that they are not on top of the food chain 😂
I wouldn't last a day in Australia. I almost exclusively Wade fish here in Tennessee.
You would last here like the rest of us. The crocs are up in the far north in the tropics with a very low population.
Forgot to add, plenty of “wade” fishing here too (fly fishing ? )
@@jimcrawford5039 love fly fishing I go to the fl keys every year just to fly fish.
Ahh, you'd be fine mate
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@@Robochop-vz3qm I actually made it a month cross training with your army back in 2003 near rockhamton. I feel in love with your country it’s beautiful and you guys love to drink lol reason I said I wouldn’t last a day is I don’t read signs and I would end up getting in the water where a lot of crocodiles are. I’d take running into a bear or mountain lion any day over a crocodile they’re scary as hell.
A lot of people willing to risk their own safety to get up close to these dinosaurs. I don't really have a problem with stupid people getting themselves killed, just don't kill any of the animals if it happens.
JPFDNPP31111ELE *
JPFDNPP31111ELE right?!? No need to punish the animals for participating in natural selection....
But that's exactly what happens when a person is taken by a croc. The croc is hunted and killed by the poor rangers who then have to deal with the gruesome task that follows. You're right - the croc did nothing wrong. Fishing and crabbing and boating are just such a huge part of life in Northern Australia. People are willing to take risks and also become very complacent.
Johan I believe what happens is when a croc has taken someone, they have to track it in order to find the body. Crocs 'store' carcasses they can't eat in one go, either to come back to it later for another helping or to catch other animals that have been attracted to the smell. I guess maybe crocs act differently when they've recently fed which is how rangers know which ones to track in these circumstances. A lot of rangers in those areas are probably Aboriginal or they enlist the help of an Aboriginal tracker to help them. Perhaps the croc usually ends up being killed in the process of all this. Not a very nice thing for the ranger/tracker to have to go through - and a big reason why you should indeed stay away from them!
@@DrJetset if a croc killed your child , your saying you'd want it to live?
I wish they'd change the name of the river. No alligators there
It’s only a name. Like lion river or bear river. None of those here either!
@@jimcrawford5039 different matter. It was named as explored by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King in 1820, who named them in the mistaken belief that the crocodiles in the estuaries were alligators.
I'd quite fancy lions there though
Nice amphibious SUV
Why can't the make a proper very high bridge?
Buildiing a bridge would be useful
Showdown i know right.. what’s the point of this? Am i missing something here?
How are they gonna build the bridge
I’ts National Park and a tourist attraction. A bridge would ruin it.
Cahills Crossing enters Arnhem Land which you need a permit for. The Aboriginal people don't want a bridge there. They don't want people going onto their land unless they have business being there. It's also very remote so even without the huge threat of crocs, the logistics of building it would be too difficult. The wet season (which is like half the year) causes lots of road closures for example.
@@elemenohpee3429 Finally a good explanation because we know that if that was in Germany or Japan there would be a bridge.
Plus a restaurant.
Where's the rescue?
wow
I bet those Gators could take a tire out easily
They are Crocs
Only there aren’t any !
@@benacedo2580 ok
kill it one by one
Even with a lifted truck, I still don't think I would drive across that road even at low tide. Lol.
nah, that water's okay
only if I was in a big 🚛
Not me o no I would be so dang scared its crazy
I’m with you I enjoy watching crocs from the comfort of my iPad. The only thing that belongs at Cahill’s crossing are crocs 🐊
What does your "Lol." mean?
should just rename it "Crocodiles Crossing"
that bird is playing a dangerous game lol
@Frost Rusher why?
@@redmi2s468 one snap away from being dinner.
@@JuttMC actually i was asking something else from the guy who now has deleted his comment"crocs Don't eat those birds"😅😅
My question is this....if you get stuck in the middle of the crossing, how do you decide whose turn it is to get out and attach the tow straps?
Whoever's the weakest. Oldest person, sick person, person with a slight cough. If you're all healthy then I guess it'll have to be scissors paper rock.
Water looks inviting
Yup free tickets to heaven!!!😀😀😀
nice footage!
back in ´82 there was a croc here so big that it swallowed a bus with 27 japanese tourists, cameras and all
Did it get indigestion for being so greedy
Godzirra!
Michael James well, that sounds kind of outlandish, but the Japanese are a pretty small people, so I guess it's feasible....🤣
JaBron Junklove goddamn, I thought my comment was racist, then I see GODZIRRA 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Michael James , LOL I’m sure it got indigestion but not from the bus. Burp!
Amazing how the croc just blends in with the rocks
I wonder why the crocs doesn't eat that bird?
They have developed a symbiotic relationship
Those birds clean the teeth of the crocs while the croc itself just sits there mouth wide open
They don't taste like chicken!lol
It had Jabiru for lunch
If I lived in Australia I don't know if I'd ever go in a lake,beach or river because of those crocs n great whites
That is a very wise decision.
I have a friend who lives in Australia and she said the crocodiles are only on the north part of Australia
I live down south on a river, no crocs here! Lol. Only up in the far north in the tropics!
During the dry season, you can find many croc free waterholes in the NT and Queensland !
There are crocs only in the far north tropics!
Visited Cahill's Crossing last year 2018, saw several fishermen with a beer in one hand and a pole in the other, more at their feet or on the rocks. Well within striking distance. Not very smart considering the size, speed and numbers of these apex predators.
If they are locals they are ok, if tourists they are idiots!
Hi Michael - did you film this footage? I'm interested to get in touch with you to discuss potentially using it in our latest documentary. Can you please PM me your email address? Thanks! Kristie
Ive seen people standing there knee high in water fishing with crocs less tham 5m away from them....they should change the name to "duckheads" crossing
I love the sound of nature. Thank you for this video.
And there's the bird not giving a fuck
Who wants to go for a little dippity dip?
No way I'd ever want to go there
It’s a beautiful part of Australia. Been there twice, right across the north. Wish I could do it again. It is magic!
It's awesome mate
You don’t have to walk on the crossing though ! You will be fine
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Fun fact...it's labeled as an actual tourist Hotspot and is currently closed reopening tomorrow at 9am....hell with that schedule there should be Crocs looking for breakfast errr day.
Acho incríveis
Those beasts are amazing, especially that first land cruiser.
Genius camwork by the great Michael Wheatley
There should be the bridge 🌉.
mate there only babies you should see the size of then at dazzas crossing
Worse that can happen here is getting a flat tire if he bites it 😉 lmao 😂
Thats a dangerous place
It's a good thing that people here have reached an understanding that allows people to cross unmolested. Just look at them herds in Africa. B.t.w has anybody done the crossing on foot?
Doubt it. It's fucking scary enough in car. The cunts sit right at the edge.
Australian Overlanding I was just kidding about people making a deal with the crocs to allow them to cross, matey. It just puzzled me why they haven't built a bridge. Surely, they don't lack funds.
Zainul Zainul it's Arnhem land. Aboriginal people own it. They told the government their bridge is fine don't want a new one.
Australian Overlanding I see. Tho I cant see the rationale. But I tell you your crocs are monsters. I was blown away when I saw them alongside those cruise boats dangling meat over them. We have crocs here in Malaysia, but they're smaller and less brazen. Gd nite mate, bed time now.
Zainul Zainul aboriginals have not been known to be the most intelligent of the human species
Why do people have to cross and risk their lives often or other side big Community there? Do towing are always available for drivers there?
One side is Aboriginal land, supplies etc need to transported. I crossed in a car when the water was to deep and the engine stopped right in the middle. Managed to get going again and cross, on the way back I waited until the tide was at its lowest point.
brave drivers
Nope naw no
Seloko
Need infrastructure like bridge and road.
It would get washed away in the wet season.
A thick headed man was killed here by a crocodile in 1987.
another one just now
The Troll i bet the crocos are still laughting about it. remember 30 years ago when we enjoyed that human. all god them where the best days
*****
I just don't understand how anyone could be so stupid.
The Troll people should learn to respect the croc's and stay away from there territory.
***** They don't learn. People get killed by Crocodiles every year. Ignorant tourists getting killed by them is one thing, but some native people living in crocodile habitats have a blasé attitude.