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The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shock moment idiot influencer Colton Macaulay wrestles deadly CROC & calls it a ‘little b***h' as wild stunt sparks fury
THIS is the shocking moment influencer Colton Macaulay wrestles a deadly croc, sparking widespread outrage. Alarming footage shows the 27-year-old pulling the exotic animal out of the water before parading it and calling it a "little b****" to his 15 million followers online. 5 5 The dangerous stunt was filmed in Australia earlier this year and amassed almost half a million views before it was deleted. An unnerving video captures the shirtless influencer standing barefoot in the water before forcefully plucking the animal from the creek. The creature appears distressed as he flails his tail, while being gripped firmly around the neck. Speaking in a voiceover, Colton said: "Hey guys, I'm in Australia right now, and we just yoinked a freshwater croc,' Macaulay explained in a voiceover. "I don't think he was happy about it because he started making these sounds like a chainsaw. Or maybe that's the sound they make when they decide to cry like a little b***h.' The bizarre video, captioned "catching crocodiles in Australia", has since received a barrage of criticism. One concerned viewer said: "How stupid are you?" While others condemned the act as "thoughtless", calling the influencer "stupid" and a "moron". Meanwhile, World Animal Protection Australia director Ben Pearson slammed the handling of the croc as "unacceptable", calling it "cruelty for the sake of content". He told the Mail Online: "This is cruelty for the sake of content, and we know the general public would agree handling freshwater crocs in this way is unacceptable. American influencer sparks outrage in Australia after taking baby wombat from its mom- heads to follow "Crocodiles are not a photo prop or plaything, and they should be treated with respect. "Just a quick look at this influencer's account and you can see multiple videos where they're interfering with Aussie wildlife in their homes, from cassowaries to wobbegong sharks. "Our iconic Australian animals, like all wildlife, are best loved from a distance." Freshwater crocodiles are native to northern Australia and whilst not considered dangerous they can bite if they feel threatened. A permit is required to handle them. Colton's shocking video comes just months after an American hunting influencer sparked outrage after she filmed a video of herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother. Sam Jones, who claims to be a "wildlife biologist and environmental scientist" posted the now deleted video on Instagram capturing the moment she picked up the animal and ran with it as it dangled around in the air. After racing across the road with the startled wombat, Jones held it up to the camera and said: "I caught a baby wombat!" Meanwhile, the baby wombat's mother chased after Jones, appearing extremely distressed. This was noticed by the man filming the video who said: "Look at the mother, it's chasing after her." Jones said: 'OK mama's right there and she is p***ed, let's let him go." 5 5
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tourist leaves Australians appalled after sharing a shocking video: 'How stupid are you?'
Alarming footage of a Canadian influencer taking a freshwater crocodile out of the water and holding it for the camera has sparked widespread outrage. Colton Macaulay, 27, who has more than 15 million followers across multiple social media platforms, is known for filming footage with wildlife and exotic animals. A stunt filmed in Australia earlier this year racked up almost half a million views before it was deleted from most of his social media platforms. Titled 'Catching crocodiles in Australia', the footage showed a shirtless Macaulay standing in a creek at night, using his bare hands to pick up a freshwater crocodile. The influencer held the crocodile up by the neck for the camera as the animal's tail dangled in the air. The crocodile didn't appear happy about being handled and was seen thrashing around while being held, with its jaws wide open as it growled. 'Hey guys, I'm in Australia right now, and we just yoinked a freshwater croc,' Macaulay explained in a voiceover. 'I don't think he was happy about it because he started making these sounds like a chainsaw. Or maybe that's the sound they make when they decide to cry like a little b***h.' Colton Macaulay has more than 15million followers across multiple social media platforms The clip includes a disclaimer claiming it was 'performed by a professional'. The footage attracted a barrage of backlash from viewers who branded him a 'moron' and 'idiot'. 'How stupid are you?' another viewer commented. The clip remains on Facebook but has no comments. Found in northern Australia, freshwater crocodiles aren't considered as dangerous or aggressive as the saltwater species. However, they can cause a serious bite if they feel threatened or cornered. Experts have questioned whether Macaulay had a permit required for handling crocodiles in Australia. Authorised individuals are the only ones permitted to handle crocodiles in Australia. 'No random person can obtain a permit to catch crocodiles unless it is specifically for research purposes,' conservationist Paul Bowen told The crocodile thrashed around while it was held by the Canadian student 'Permits are generally required for specific activities like farming, education, or egg harvesting.' Macaulay has been contacted for comment. Another video shared to Facebook in July showed Macaulay jumping into a croc-infested creek in the Northern Territory, despite multiple warning signs to not enter the water. 'I swam in croc-infested waters,' the clip is captioned.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans mock MasterChef Australia stars Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd over 'cringe' flirty Instagram messages - after confirming age-gap romance
MasterChef Australia 's lovebirds Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd are continuing to show off their age gap romance on social media. This week, Declan appeared in a video posted to Instagram in which he made some fresh fish he caught in a creek. The chef, 27, caught the eye of his love, Sarah, 38, who was quick to comment below the video. 'What a feast…and how gorgeous that spot is' she wrote to which Declan replied, 'Nearly as gorgeous as you'. Fans replied to the flirty exchange, with one writing, 'ew gross…. I'm jealous' with someone else agreeing, 'so jealous'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Another said 'cringe' while yet one more person chimed in with, 'stop it'. Declan and Sarah both appeared in the Back To Win series this year, and have gone public with their romance on Instagram. Recently, Declan left a suggestive comment on Sarah's recent video, which showed her pairing mango, salt and chilli in 'a weird food combination' that she claims just 'works'. 'What's your weirdest food combo that actually works? I'm testing out weird food pairings and had to kick it off with one I secretly love…' Sarah captioned the post, which has garnered over 4,000 likes since being posted. '@HotToddyChilli Birdseye, mango and salt. Don't judge, it's already a fave in India! Swap it for green mango and it's game over,' she ended the post. Fans of the foodie flooded the comments with praise for the unorthodox pairing, while also suggesting their own strange combinations. However, Declan raised the temperature in the comments section with his own 'saucy' pairing. 'Wow I bet some hot toddy would work well on papaya with lime and salt,' he cheekily wrote. The remark, though alluding to Sarah's chilli brand Hot Toddy, also came across as flirty, considering her surname is Todd. Sarah and Declan went public with their relationship earlier this month, revealing that they have already moved in together following the high-pressure show. Speaking to Stellar Magazine, Declan admitted that despite their big age gap, the pair 'instantly got along', which saw them spend lots of time together behind the scenes. However, it wasn't until Sarah landed in an elimination challenge that Declan's feelings became apparent, and he knew he needed to tell her how he felt. 'As she's walking into the elimination [challenge], I said, 'Sarah, can I ask you something? Would you like to go on a date with me?' And she just looked at me and said, 'You're a bloody idiot',' he said. While the poorly-timed invitation didn't land the way he thought it would, Sarah eventually came around to the idea of them together. 'After I got through the stress of the elimination and had a couple of days to recover, I realised it made sense,' she said. For their first date, the pair visited Grampians National Park for a romantic weekend away, exploring markets, eating at picturesque restaurants and going for walks in the central Victoria highlands. Now, after wrapping filming on the show, Declan has made the move from Sydney's Northern Beaches to Melbourne - along with his dog Sol - to be with Sarah and her 14-year-old son Phoenix.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
16-year-old drowns in North Mississippi creek
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 16-year-old drowned while swimming in a North Mississippi creek. The incident happened in a creek near County Road 1214 in Bladwyn. Woman found shot dead in Hernando house Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said Malaki Moss, 16, died while he was swimming in the creek with friends around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family cover funeral expenses. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heavy rainfall causes flooding for Mount Morris residents
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. (WROC) – Heavy rainfall across Livingston County caused many residents to experience some major flooding, including those at the Mint Trailer Park in Mount Morris. Luckily, no major damage was done to any of the park's homes, but debris covered the roadway and the creek bank. Christopher Preston Sr., a park manager, was onsite cleaning up the loose branches and rock. He says the majority of the debris came from a beaver dam in the creek. The water broke through the dam, sending sticks and logs into the resident's yards. One neighbor living right near the bank, Susan Guess, tells me that due to the water erosion, the creek bank behind her home has been slowly creeping in, leaving her in a dangerous position. 'We have no land left,' she says. 'When we moved here, it was nothing like this. I could mow down there, our picnic table was down way lower, and now the water keeps undercutting and we keep losing bank.' With storms like these bringing potential flooding, Susan worries about the future of her home. 'I'm just afraid that some night I'm going to be sleeping, and I'm just going to go straight into the creek,' Susan explains. 'I don't think we have many more next ones according to my property, we're in a dire situation right now in my opinion.' She's not the only one worried about her property though. 'Their great people down here, you know,' said Preston Sr. 'They help each other when they need it. So whenever there's a flood risk, I'm always concerned about these guys.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to RochesterFirst.
