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couple has come under fire online after posting a video showing their children playing dangerously close to waters known to be inhabited by saltwater crocodiles.
The footage was taken at the Mangrove Boardwalk, a raised aluminium walkway about 10 minutes from Darwin, which runs directly through crocodile territory.
While the boardwalk is elevated and appears safe, the video shows one of the children standing on the guard rail, leaning over the edge and peering into the water. Viewers were quick to point out the serious risk
Wouldn’t have your kid hanging over the edge like that, crocodile food,’ one person commented.
‘Some saltwater crocodiles are capable of leaping up to two meters,’ another viewer warned.
‘I wouldn’t let my children hang over the rails. Have you seen how high crocodiles jump?’ added another.
The City of Darwin has previously warned that while the Mangrove Boardwalk is a popular attraction, the wildlife must be respected.
‘Any body of water in the Top End, including Darwin Harbour, may contain large and potentially dangerous crocodiles,’ a spokesperson said.
