Insane Footage Gets You up Close With a Massive Crocodile

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Damian “Wildman” Duffy is a crocodile enthusiast and wildlife guide in Australia’s Northern Territory. He recently captured footage of a massive wild saltwater crocodile using a small camera on a long pole—it’s insane. The animal is huge and prehistoric looking, and the video shows you details you’d never get close enough to see in real life.

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“My most INSANE footage yet!!” wrote Duffy in an Instagram post sharing the viral video from December. “Using a small camera on a long pole enables me to push the boundaries of filming these incredible animals up close without pushing the boundaries of safety, and also without creating a stressful situation for the crocodile.”

The comments section reveals how many people felt after watching the video.

“Wait wait wait . . . you filmed this WITH A LONG STICK?” wrote one person, clearly not feeling like any stick would be long enough.

“Is this real?” asks another.

“That’s a dragon,” jokes another.

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“My anxiety immediately skyrocketed and I got lightheaded,” claims one commenter.

Watch Duffy’s “insane” crocodile footage here: