A popular American influencer is facing a fine after posting a video of himself grabbing a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
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An American influencer is under scrutiny for a video showing him handling a crocodile in Far North Queensland.

Mike Holston, widely known on social media platforms as @therealtarzann, has garnered over 15 million followers with his wildlife content.

He is presently visiting Australia and has landed in a controversial situation.

A popular American influencer is facing a fine after posting a video of himself grabbing a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
The crocodile was sunbathing in the water near Cape York in Far North Queensland. (Instagram)
A popular American influencer is facing a fine after posting a video of himself grabbing a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
Mike Holston, known on social media as the “realtarzann”, wrestled the crocodile. (Instagram)

Recently, he shared footage of himself leaping from a boat near Cape York, approaching a sunning freshwater crocodile.

He grappled with the two-meter-long reptile, lifting it by the throat for the camera.

“Have a look,” he remarked, displaying a bleeding cut on his arm.

“You got a good piece of my arm there.

A popular American influencer is facing a fine after posting a video of himself grabbing a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
He wrestled the two-metre reptile out of the water and held it up by its throat for the camera. (Instagram)

“This is what dreams are made of. Ever since a kid, I wanted to come to Australia and just look at crocodiles.”

The Department of Environment said it is taking the matter seriously and is investigating.

Holston, who once said Steve Irwin was his idol growing up, could face a $3000 fine.

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