Heart-stopping moment ‘stupid’ people rescued by truck driver after going into river with 30 crocodiles nearby

Two men were rescued by a truck driver after falling into crocodile-infested waters.

Footage of the shocking incident has racked up over 268,000 views online.

In the clip, a large cargo truck can be seen making its way through the rapid murky waters, as the voiceover says: “Well, here we go again”.

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As the tide “roars” in, a car hitched onto the back suddenly disembarks, leaving those inside trapped in the dangers river.

The voiceover comments that it’s all a waiting game due to the infested waters, with those in the vehicle getting out to seek refuge.

“These fellas look like they don’t have half a brain between them – they are so lucky to get out alive,” they continue.

Thankfully, the truck driver realises they’re in imminent danger, reversing and rescuing them before they’re swept up stream.

The infamous Cahills Crossing is located in Kakadu, Australia and sadly, incidents like this on 23 September usually lead to the crocodiles suffering – often being culled.

Deb Frosh, owner operator of NT Driver Guide, a tourism company, said: “The river at this time of the year drags the fish over the crossing into the waiting mouth of crocodiles.

“This crossing seems to instigate a huge amount of stupidity – this is the third event such as this in three days.”

While the river is crossable at low tide, it quickly rises to over eight metres.

Deb also claims there are over 30 saltwater crocodiles lurking.

She said: “There is no reason that the men risked their lives, as they could have crossed safely an hour later.

“We seriously thought we were about to video something horrific.

“There have been a few crazy events like this of late here, and the tourism industry doesn’t condone this behaviour and promotes ‘crocwise’ practices.

“Over the years, there have been people and dogs taken from here, it’s known as a place where stupid people do stupid things.”

Though the alternative route is to drive through “dirt corrugated” roads, with “dangerous” large buffalo and cattle on the loose – Deb says it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions, with many left waiting in anticipation.

Veronica said: “Like watching a horror movie.”

“Absolute lunacy. I hope there are suitable penalties in place for this kind of behaviour,” added Lee.

“Hope they get charged. Truckie is a bloody legend,” added Robyn.

“That croc had them lined up for dinner!,” said Kal.

Others praised the driver for the heroic act.

Tony said: “How good is that driver legand.”

This is one of several recent incidents at Cahill’s crossing.

Last month, a group of people, including several children, were captured on camera fishing by a river crossing with 10 large crocodiles a mere 50 metres away.

The video quickly went viral with over 206,000 views.

A local tour guide named Jack Tanner slammed their actions – describing the situation as a “croc attack waiting to happen”.

“In the video the family are fishing right on the water’s edge in the presence of multiple huge saltwater crocodiles,” Jack, from Australia, told What’s The Jam.

“Culling crocs is already a big topic in the top end of Australia.

“It’s reckless acts like this that put both the people and the crocodiles lives at risk.

“What we need is crocodile awareness rather than a cull.

“I’ve built my life around working out here in the bush and I would hate to see a tragedy happen here.

“When people are visiting they need to be croc wise!”

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