‘D**khead’ caught on video fishing metres from huge croc

A shocking video of a “d**ckhead” fisho casually flicking lures on a sandbank of a Far North river literally metres from a huge saltwater croc has divided the internet.

A shocking video of a “d**ckhead” fisho wetting a line on a sandbank of the Russell River literally metres from the huge saltwater croc has divided the internet.

The 35 second clip taken from the Clyde Road bridge across the Russell River near Babinda, shows a man fishing with his back to an icon crocodile, known to locals as Clyde.

“I’ve seen some stupid things in Australia and some stupid people, but this takes the piss,” the man taking the video says.

A fisho has been caught on camera flicking lures just metres from a huge croc on the Russell River.

“A big f**king croc on the beach … and a f**cking dickhead is fishing next to it.”

The fisherman appears unconcerned about the 4-5m predator and casually reels in his lure.

While some in the comments praised the fisho’s dedication most questioned the choice of fishing spot.

“They walk among us, shame he didn’t catch a fish while being filmed, he would have learnt how to walk on water lol,” one commenter said.

East Russell photographer Gus Lee often crosses the Clyde Rd bridge across the Russell River to get to Babinda. Whenever he sees this big croc he stops to get a photo. Picture: Gus Lee

Another said it’s “only a matter of time” until someone gets attacked.

Last month, at the same spot in East Russell, a photo of three tourists standing close to Clyde the croc sparked outrage online and a call for people to take croc warnings more seriously.

There have been 13 fatal attacks since December 1985 in Queensland.

The most recent tragedy took place at the Lakefield National Park in May and claimed the life of Laura publican Kevin Darmody.

Asked about the latest Far North crocodile incident Department of Environment and Science stated its was “frustrating” to see people take unnecessary, life-threatening risks in known crocodile habitat.

“DES wildlife officers work hard to equip people with the tools and education they need to be Crocwise,” a spokesman said.

“The department is investigating possible changes to regulations to further deter people from taking unnecessary risks in Croc Country.

“However, our main focus is on helping people make sensible choices that avoid placing themselves at risk of attack.”

Clyde the croc near the Clyde Rd bridge across the Russell River. Picture: Gus Lee

Clyde the croc can often be seen soaking up the Far North winter sun and has turned into an unofficial drawcard for nature photographers and drone operators visiting the Babinda area.

Given croc has not yet moved up into Babinda Creek he won’t be targeted for removal according to a recent statement by the Department of Environment and Science.

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Originally published as ‘D**khead’ caught on video fishing metres from huge croc