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Influencer Mike Holston Faces Backlash for Crocodile Wrestling

9/7/2025

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Influencer Mike Holston, "The Real Tarzann," faces backlash for wrestling a crocodile in Queensland.
The video, showing Holston bitten and bleeding, has over 800,000 views.
Wildlife advocates condemned his actions as reckless and illegal under the Nature Conservation Act.
Queensland authorities are investigating, with potential fines reaching $26,615.
The incident echoes previous controversies involving influencers mishandling wildlife in Australia.

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Influencer Mike Holston, "The Real Tarzann," faces backlash for wrestling a crocodile in Queensland.
The video, showing Holston bitten and bleeding, has over 800,000 views.
Wildlife advocates condemned his actions as reckless and illegal under the Nature Conservation Act.
Queensland authorities are investigating, with potential fines reaching $26,615.
The incident echoes previous controversies involving influencers mishandling wildlife in Australia.