New Delhi (Staff Correspondent): A shocking video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which a zoo keeper is seen narrowly escaping a crocodile attack. In the video, the man is sitting on the back of a crocodile and performing in front of the audience, but suddenly another crocodile pounces towards him, and the situation becomes dangerous in a moment.
It can be clearly seen in the video that the keeper is inside an enclosure with two crocodiles. He is entertaining the guests by sitting on the back of a crocodile. Initially the atmosphere seems calm and under control, but then the second crocodile suddenly moves towards him.
The keeper becomes alert in time and quickly gets down from the crocodile’s back and retreats. Although the crocodile tried to attack, after a few moments it again returned to a sluggish posture. The attack was averted, but it was clear that it was just a game of luck.
After the attack, the video shows the keeper limping away from the enclosure. It was clear from his body language that he was terrified and had realized what a big accident he had avoided.
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Reactions on social media
After the video went viral, a debate broke out on the internet. Many people called the incident the result of “messing with nature”, while some called it a stupid risk. Some reactions, “Animals should be left alone. This is not a game.”, “When people do crazy things, crazy things happen.”, “He deserved it.”, “He stepped on the crocodile’s foot, so the animal reacted.”
Reminder of another horrific incident from 2024
This video also reminds of an old incident from 2024, when a 15-foot Nile crocodile attacked an experienced zoo reptile expert at Crocodile Creek Theme Park in Ballito, South Africa. The man was giving information about the behavior of crocodiles to the audience. When he tries to touch the crocodile with a stick, the animal suddenly tightens its jaws around his waist. Fortunately, the keeper survived that time too, but people were terrified after watching the video.
What is the lesson?
Such incidents once again force us to think whether it is right to perform with animals for entertainment? Are we respecting the boundaries of wild animals or inviting accidents by provoking them repeatedly?
While the purpose of the zoo is to spread awareness about animals, such dangerous stunts can prove to be dangerous not only for animals but also for humans. This incident has made it clear that whether animals are in a cage or in an enclosure, their wild instincts never change completely.
This video should not be seen as a ‘thrilling clip’, but as a warning that messing with nature can prove to be costly at any time.
