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Australian urges tourists to beware of infamous crossing as he dubs playing kids the perfect snack
Americans are in for the shock of their lives after incorrectly stating that the infamous Cahills Crossing is not as dangerous as everyday life in Florida.�
For every adorable koala bear and pretty bird, there are deadly dolphins and giant lizards with iron-tipped teeth. Its a dangerous world we live in, and unfortunately, not everyone has got the memo.�
Cahills Crossing is notorious in Australia
America has some pretty deadly animals of its own, from the enormous bears that roam its woods to the presence of Great White Sharks in key tourist spots. Sadly, America cant hold a candle to the critters lying down under in Australia.
In a recent TikTok that has since accumulated nearly 2 million views, David McMahon (@davidmcmahonaustralia) shared a video he had been sent from Cyaround Australia Tours.
Youve got parents and kids fishing right around the edge of the water at the infamous Cahills Crossing, the Australian told his 34k followers. There are crocodiles everywhere.
Zooming into a kid playing on rocks near the water’s edge, David added, That little kid is the perfect snack for a crocodile.
Cahills Crossing is a popular tourist destination in Kakadu National Park, Darwin, thanks to its stunning views and exotic wildlife. Though the crossing itself is only a few meters wide, the body of water itself is home to over 120 saltwater crocodiles, some of which are over five meters long.
In his own video, Cyaround Australia Tours said: ’In that time Ive seen some absolutely crazy things happen here with people blatantly risking their lives near multiple large saltwater crocodiles.
Everything from people walking their children and dogs across the road at low tide, to people slipping over trying to pull in a fish with a big croc chasing the fish.
Ultimately, both Australians said that more work is needed to share the dangers of the location with both the Australian public and incoming tourists.�
While there have only been five reported crocodile fatalities in the area, including one decapitation, the experts said they can see further death in the future if proper precautions arent implemented.
Americans were having none of it
Most people in the comments agreed with the content creators, though some Americans said it was a casual day in Florida.�
My grandparents live on a golf course in Florida that has alligators in every water hole. the mentality is theyll leave you alone if you leave them alone. maybe these tourists live there too, one said.�
But as someone else pointed out: Saltwater crocs will actively hunt humans. Gators not so much. A man recently fell into the water here in Queensland when the path he was on gave way. Within 30 seconds of falling down the embankment and going into the water, a croc grabbed him.
Another American said: The Australian equivalent of social services should be brought in for this.
