Exploring a flooded remote island with crocodiles - Hinchinbrook - Jeep Gladiator Around Australia

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 2022
  • On this episode Katie and I set out to explore a small island off the coast of Australia in a tropical storm. With a ton of river crossings, the local crocodile population is a concern!
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Комментарии • 33

  • @jfloydsea
    @jfloydsea 2 года назад +7

    "Stay out of and away from the water" - immediately switch to a river crossing! :D

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful video !

  • @haydenmalcomson9967
    @haydenmalcomson9967 2 года назад +5

    I am from here. You shouldn’t be worried about crocs on land, even in shallow fast flowing water it should be fine to swim. I would mainly watch for snakes lol.

  • @GATORADDAM
    @GATORADDAM 2 года назад +4

    Being from Florida that kinda looked like my world.
    We don't have a lot of crocs, but I'm assuming gators behave a lot alike. Not very dangerous on land and don't usually inhabit clear, fast moving waters.
    Ethier way, that was quite an adventure with the weather and the swamps. Nice!

    • @jerrymyahzcat
      @jerrymyahzcat Год назад +1

      Crocs are not like alligators. They are dangerous in water and very dangerous on land. They can lunge 4m in .25 of a second. That’s 12m/s. You simply cannot get away fast enough if you are within their strike range and they can run pretty quickly too.

  • @jerrymyahzcat
    @jerrymyahzcat Год назад

    I think you’ll find the highest mountain in QLD is Bartle Frere not one on Hinchinbrook. You said biggest though so I’m not sure if you mean size or height.

  • @utahjohnnymontana3373
    @utahjohnnymontana3373 2 года назад +1

    Who would know about crocs in QLD? Les Hiddens might! But then from the crocs perspective you're the 'bush tucker'.

  • @justinlowe5953
    @justinlowe5953 2 года назад +2

    Good thinking letting Katie go first...😁

  • @dayforit1750
    @dayforit1750 2 года назад +1

    Nice video mate, I'm doing the same track at the end of August, fingers crossed we get better weather ha ha.

  • @barrydyer6543
    @barrydyer6543 2 года назад +1

    You two are just amazing

  • @timhahne3894
    @timhahne3894 2 года назад

    Looks similar to the Florida Everglades, minus the mountains. Yes, No water excursions at night.

  • @jimmethven8074
    @jimmethven8074 2 года назад

    Epic hike, looks like a lot of fun. Pretty cool seeing your Trangia cooker. I have had one in my truck for years.

  • @stuartmaclean5572
    @stuartmaclean5572 2 года назад

    absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cermike_
    @cermike_ 2 года назад

    Awesome!

  • @Defender110SLO
    @Defender110SLO 2 года назад

    What a hike. 💦
    Cheers. 🍷&🍺

  • @johnfitzgerald5158
    @johnfitzgerald5158 2 года назад

    Looks beautiful. I would be one to go over and look for the crocs.

  • @sierramantrvlnus
    @sierramantrvlnus 2 года назад

    Yay

  • @jamesparlane9289
    @jamesparlane9289 2 года назад +1

    Where is your Mick Dundee knife?

  • @4x4xplore41
    @4x4xplore41 2 года назад

    Great video, loved the wilderness ! Question: how did you do with recharging your camera? It looks like you took a fair bit of footage… curious!

    • @TheRoadChoseMe
      @TheRoadChoseMe  2 года назад

      I have a portable solar panel and battery pack - I wanted to show it on camera but the rain was relentless! I will do so in a future video

  • @mikehagan4320
    @mikehagan4320 2 года назад +1

    How would you defend yourself if you had a Crocodile come at you in the water?
    Best Wishes from Montana M.H

    • @TheRoadChoseMe
      @TheRoadChoseMe  2 года назад

      I honestly don't know, and I'm really not sure there is anything you can do.

  • @k53847
    @k53847 2 года назад

    What's your count of 'Australian wildlife that can kill you' sightings?

    • @TheRoadChoseMe
      @TheRoadChoseMe  2 года назад

      Really not that many yet - maybe 10 total. Soon it will be thousands once we really get into croc territory.

  • @jdeagostini
    @jdeagostini 2 года назад

    How did you go with the rats?

    • @TheRoadChoseMe
      @TheRoadChoseMe  2 года назад

      Didn't see a single one and hung our food overnight. No problem.

  • @jamesparlane9289
    @jamesparlane9289 2 года назад

    Only 40 at a time. Don't want the crocks being overfed and getting fat.

  • @stephenbarabas6286
    @stephenbarabas6286 2 года назад

    Australia looks beautiful but it's like a overProtective mother following you around warning you about everything.

    • @TheRoadChoseMe
      @TheRoadChoseMe  2 года назад

      Ha, you nailed it, that is exactly what it feels like! Ten million warning signs and rules and regulations!

    • @gen1c8rs88
      @gen1c8rs88 2 года назад +2

      @@TheRoadChoseMe Also on public land the Government is legally required too, to not get sued.

  • @vegpwrshlominator1873
    @vegpwrshlominator1873 2 года назад

    Haha yeah, crocodiles is not what I want to see. No thanks