An internet video which has gone viral has left netizens torn in two after presenting a man effortlessly hand-feeding a massive crocodile like one of his own pets. Whereas some applauded the bravery and level of familiarity that existed between them, others could not help but raise eyebrows as to the mental sanity of this act, suggesting potential risks and perils at play.
The video, which has received millions of hits, shows the man feeding the massive predator without showing any sign of fear or hesitation. The crocodile, to the surprise of all, takes the food in a calm manner without showing any signs of aggression, raising questions about how long the two have been friends.
But experts and nature lovers have been warning against this, citing that such contact can be unreliable. “However close a crocodile may look, it is a wild animal. One false step, and it could spell doom,” said a wildlife expert.
As arguments rage on social media, the video is an eye-opener of the thin line between courage and foolhardiness when handling nature’s deadliest beast. Would you be crazy enough to do the same?
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