{"id":29968,"date":"2025-10-13T00:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=29968"},"modified":"2025-10-13T00:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:58:59","slug":"chilling-scene-at-popular-tourist-spot-sparks-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=29968","title":{"rendered":"Chilling Scene At Popular Tourist Spot Sparks Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Images of an adult and child fishing by a river have sparked outrage and concern online.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"ieltv69fec4aa8ce18\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ieltv69fec4aa8ce18 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ieltv69fec4aa8ce18 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ieltv69fec4aa8ce18 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ieltv69fec4aa8ce18 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ieltv69fec4aa8ce18 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div>\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23058280356,22502316895\/igvofficial_com-box-3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The photos were shared on social media and have since gone\u00a0viral, with the post captioned: \u201cAnd the parent of the year award goes to? This dude.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another adds that it\u2019s left them \u2018sick to their stomach,\u2019 while a third comments: \u201cWhat is wrong with people?\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, others say it \u2018doesn\u2019t look that bad.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102090\" src=\"https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-infested-river-958x1024.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-infested-river-958x1024.png 958w, https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-infested-river-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-infested-river-768x821.png 768w, https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-infested-river.png 1402w\" alt=\"Crocodile-infested river\" width=\"958\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos of a man and child at this river have left people \u2018sick to their stomach.\u2019 Credit: Karen Beckham via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The anonymous adult and child were photographed fishing at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu, in the Northern Territory.<\/p>\n<p>In the images, they are shown standing within inches of water.<\/p>\n<p>The stretch of river where the pair were pictured is a popular fishing spot, even though there are risks and warning signs.<\/p>\n<p>One such sign says: \u201cDo not risk your\u00a0life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even with warnings like this, people continue to head to the location and fish there.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102096\" src=\"https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-child-by-crocodile-river.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-child-by-crocodile-river.png 622w, https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-child-by-crocodile-river-300x219.png 300w\" alt=\"Crocodile-infested river\" width=\"622\" height=\"454\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The man and child are pictured at a popular fishing spot, where crocodiles are frequently spotted. Credit: Karen Beckham via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You see, this river is considered a high-risk crocodile location.<\/p>\n<p>One sign at the site even reads: \u201cA fatal crocodile attack occurred here.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Matt Cornish, co-founder of Community Representation of Crocodiles, warns that complacency around the dangerous predators can be deadly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCahills Crossing is considered to be a high-risk crocodile location where people need to be extremely vigilant,\u201d he told\u00a0Yahoo News.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have had crocodile fatalities there over the last couple of decades.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102087\" src=\"https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-warning-sign.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-warning-sign.jpg 720w, https:\/\/igvofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crocodile-warning-sign-225x300.jpg 225w\" alt=\"Crocodile warning sign\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The site is a high-risk crocodile location. Credit: Karen Beckham via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the location is also a popular fishing area, this increases the risk of interactions between crocodiles and humans.<\/p>\n<p>Those who visit the area must ensure that they keep their fish away from the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n<p>Mick Bender, a licensed reptile handler and educator at Wildlife Unleashed, also advises visitors to keep five meters back.<\/p>\n<p>He explains: \u201cThat number is based off the strike range of the largest recorded saltwater crocodile, which was seven metres. Their strike range is half of their body length \u2013 that\u2019s tip of their nose to the base of their tail \u2013 and they can do that in the blink of an eye.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Referencing the viral images, professional crocodile wrangler Tommy Hayes says he\u2019s glad people are \u2018not shrugging it off,\u2019 as it will make people more aware of the extreme dangers reptiles pose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Images of an adult and child fishing by a river have sparked outrage and concern online. The photos were shared on social media and have since gone\u00a0viral, with the post captioned: \u201cAnd the parent of the year award goes to? 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