Cahill's Crossing East Alligator River, Kakadu Australia

Why drivers should be cautious about river crossings, especially where Crocodiles are waiting upstream (incoming tide), as in this video of Cahill's Crossing of East Alligator River, from Kadadu National Park into Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia.

[@REZZA2020]

For Sale: Toyota Ute : Moving overseas. Well looked after.

[@kendrickdawson1053]

Thank God for those big rock stones that kept his car at halt.

[@dylanvan3300]

Was it so important that you couldn’t wait for low tide 😔

[@formerlyuser123]

When bae tells you her parents arent home

[@prandomable]

Because it is not FUN during low tide...

[@suzidelarue5344]

Actually it would be high tide at the next slack

[@jlarrywhite8]

That wouldn't be the stupid thing to do 😂😂😂😂

[@mollymuch2808]

It’s three season A lot of Australia is wet and dry or wet and hot Not summer autumn winter spring

[@barkermush7147]

Nothing wrong here, she was booked in for a boat tour trip down the river and she wanted to park her car somewhere safe. No one is going to mess with her car with those big Crocs around.. 😉

[@derekbuxton6626]

Good joke

[@hamishdavidson3368]

At night you can see crocs and sharks there. Great fishing!

[@heysailorreedy6651]

Captain of that vessel did a great job.

[@fieldo85]

Just went on that tour. The "captain" made a point that he's technically a "maritime pilot", not a captain.

[@rawleighman]

I was there in September 2017 and their was a vehicle on the left hand side of the crossing. I was told a person was killed when that vehicle went in the water..... I just think some people do not have common sence when crossing over to Arnhem Land. When we were there we saw a number of big Crocs in the water.

[@charliedekadens3348]

Seems plenty of boulders preventing the car from moving (good planning by the road maintenance gang...note dam wall left side catchment area right side)... hopefully the tide is going out, should be road crew with a Grader or a Backhoe nearby. Would be easy to latch that and pull it straight out. Saw this happen in January 1980 at the Ord river WA, straight after cyclone Amy, BUT that swb-4wd was upside down in the river with 2 Adults and 2 kids still in it underwater...dead of course. You could see the chassis, we actually crossed the Ord but there is a method and technique, long story and scary too. This brings back those memories, plus buliding Jabiru mine near here in 1980

[@AnthonyAquilina]

I've crossed there many time it's tidal, just have to time your crossing when the tide is down.

[@peterburt2905]

Just get your ass on the right side before the wet season starts!

[@David44763]

Ive crossed there hundreds of times. I was really anxious throughout the video; there are huge crocs there

[@jimioutback]

They should shoot a few of those big crocs; since protection they are very bold, and quite a danger at this particular crossing. A few dead crocs might give them a healthy fear of humans again, like they had in the 70's

[@theMemo-1]

Why not have a bridge?

[@darrenmclaren3760]

I wonder if TIO paired her insurance...

[@hamishdavidson3368]

The Memo The traditional owners don’t want it. Arnhem Land requires a permit and the roads are impassible in the wet season. It’s always been like that. I worked in Oenpelli 20 years ago hasn’t changed

[@brandonlivega]

@@jimioutback Maybe NOT cross the river filled with crocs? And therefore have a HEALTHY fear of crocs. Always an idiot whose big solution is to shoot everything.

[@epinephrineagonist3316]

There are times when you actually don't need to be a hero you know

[@Ascension1004]

This is the most riveting video I've seen in a while

[@carriefawcett9990]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dh5697]

Unbelievable how people continue to cross despite the floodwaters and crocs. Idiotic is an understatement.

[@4x4redleader22]

ALWAYS SOME ONE WANTS TO BE A HERO .... U CAN SEE THE RIVER IS TO STRONG FOR A CAR ....... NO BRAINS

[@cedaridgepl]

Had she crossed the causeway half an hour earlier when she first arrived, she would have had no trouble as the water was 300mm shallower, but she thought it was too deep then. Just silly to try behind the semi-trailer.

[@jo300hn]

too, it's too

[@SanoyNimbus]

@@cedaridgepl Especially when even the semitrailer almost got caught (or struggled) in the stream ... Plain stupidity not at all courageousness ...

[@BPRescue]

@@jo300hn you better now?

[@goldenboyi1989]

Its because she was in the Toyota-and everyone keeps saying Toyota is very reliable, she thought reliability extends to strong river

[@sunsetgamer7464]

Even when there's barely any water on the road it's still risky the currant is too strong we've crossed this diver a handful of times and each time we still come across the risk of the car shifting

[@TechnikMeister2]

Its very hard to be sympathetic. Thoses utes are very light in the back. It puts the people who try to help in danger too and thats not fair. If I was the semi driver contemplating reversing to tow him out, I would be quoting a 4 figure sum. As it is, no one would be in their right mind to step into that current.

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

Couldn't create a hookup from the truck, it would mean driver has to go into the river!

[@tchinabluekhurvinus9861]

That was so scary, imagine if those Crocs were waiting for hat ruck to capsize 😱

[@derekbuxton6626]

Crocs don’t really have that type of mind. They usually wait for fish or other animals. They will eat stupid people if somehow they cannot avoid them or disrespect their land.

[@ithinkimbackjw]

​@@derekbuxton6626crocs study their prey and actively hunt humans

[@fattony123082]

4:25. Remember where we parked.

[@darktrooper2099]

*ApprenticeThatTextsTooMuch : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ::::::::Not that it's going to do us much of any good !*

[@garymorris1856]

Actually, they are crocodiles, not alligators, right ?

[@emp8653]

It's called the East Alligator River, but yes they are crocodiles

[@ammtool]

Impatient human: I can make it! Crocs: yes, yes, yes you can...🤤🤤🤤

[@derekbuxton6626]

Yep those crocs want people to cross on high tide while they got their mouths open.

[@analogman9697]

He's the guy that tries to get drive-thru during a tornado.

[@julinization]

Was too far behind the big rig, received the full force of the river plus the displacement caused by the rig.

[@infoforu3455]

and what about the car anyway, is it still there right now ?

[@allanhunks5134]

Very hoples

[@darktrooper2099]

@@allanhunks5134 *IS it possible that it might **_STILL_** be there?!!!!!!!!!!?*

[@drew5763]

No, when river drops either drive or dragged out

[@wasti82]

Yeah, the crocs use it as pantry nowadays.

[@derekbuxton6626]

That’s gotta be one of the most dangerous roads in the world when the tide is high. Screw that! I’ll never tempt that.

[@davewave2760]

FYI, Bridges above water are more user friendly.

[@michaelwest7874]

Darwin’s theory

[@SGTPTI329034]

Yes, natural selection at work.

[@boogie8ball]

Thats a big tide too,i was there last week and it was nowhere near that high

[@edwardthayer9386]

So did the semi pull the truck out?

[@ats-3693]

Not a river you want to be stuck in, drowning is the least of your worries, it's infested with massive saltys... 🐊

[@jasondevereaux3369]

What's the depth at its lowest??

[@ats-3693]

@@jasondevereaux3369Other than at the crossing its probably two or three metres deep on average. It's very tidal there near the coast, the crossing in the video is shallow and easy to drive across at low tide during the dry season.

[@jasondevereaux3369]

@@ats-3693 thanks👍 greetings from the other side of the planet

[@Tinasharma123]

Cars are not boat. Remember this.

[@martincastillo8009]

Great job, Many Blessings!!!

[@tboyle7388]

Imagine if the ute had broken free and hit the tourist boat... geeezuz

[@carriefawcett9990]

😂

[@InputCity]

Her poor husband paid for that ute and told her 100 times " don't cross a river when it's flooding".

[@mickt4515]

Crazy I saw the biggest croc I've ever seen at that crossing. Should wait till the tide goes down

[@JorgeGonzalez-ei6ft]

Crossed flood ways b4. But this fool really didnt give that current the credit it so obviously showed. Bloody hell

[@Ghostmanriding]

Just wondering why he didnt get towed by the trailer truck. Derp.

[@zachariahmagallan5738]

You wanna get out in croc infested waters to hook up the chain rope lol

[@WizKellisha]

@@zachariahmagallan5738 I think it’s common sense to hook it up before crossing since… ya know you’re about to be crossing croc infested waters with a current strong enough to sweep you away lol

[@Bel_leonie]

Exactly. Thats what I asked a trucker to do for me. And he took the 3 kids up to the front. No other cars behind me made it.

[@hoffummo1013]

Pick up truck needed weight in back before crossing the river

[@Cammo-vp1gl]

The ‘Lux is getting a good underbody clean! WTF was she thinking?

[@themindboggler8055]

Mmmm salt

[@ankles632]

Following the truck is absolutely the wrong thing to do. The truck does 2 things as it moves through the water. It acts as a temporary dam and the water has to go somewhere and it displaces a lot of water which has to go somewhere. This increases the amount of water directly behind it. Either get very very close or wait a minute for the water to go back to normal. That Hi Lux was in exactly the wrong position.

[@Bel_leonie]

Yes I agree. I followed a truck once but he had chains attached to me.. all the others behind didn’t make it. Because the first car stalled. Very scary for them. I had v8 power to pull me through.

[@chiefredelk8388]

Thing is did they get the truck out. Maybe add weight in bed. Add rocks if possible.

[@martinphilip8998]

Glad the Sheila’s safe. So harrowing to watch.

[@FordManiac76]

Truck for sale, lightly used- just washed

[@jahmenrcbuildingasone4254]

Why was the trying to attempt a crossing it unclear whoxwas driving. Did the pick up have winch? Glad all is safe!!

[@SmileThatExplodes]

omg! i cant believe people try to cross this thing in such high fast water! with crocs!

[@Zeebad_1st]

So, is it still stuck there?

[@unluckyalf2007]

I would love someone to interview these people and ask WTF were you thinking? Ive been over that crossing numerous times and wouldnt even attempt to cross at high tide like that. And then expect others to put themselves at risk to save you.

[@classicrestostv1fletch764]

Good to see that trucker mate stopped and reversed back. Out in these places, humanity seems to be restored, it's nice to see. Luxxy went in hard. Wonder if it went slower would have it drifted as much? anyway - just don't enter flood waters. No way... Great effort from the Maratime Pilot.

[@doca8792]

So.....do they say “bad on you mate”, if that’s a saying down under?

[@akuapiatas]

the crocs are waiting with anticipation

[@nathanr.8556]

What kind of a numbskull would try to cross a raging river like that?

[@Nina-ig2gv]

Obviously these drongos who think they’re invincible and the car will make it over raging waters. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@nathanr.8556]

@@Nina-ig2gv lol exactly

[@paulgrima3812]

Bet that resident crocodile is pissed off . Lunch off the menu

[@augustodelavictoria4999]

AUSTRALIA ....WWWOOOWWW.... CROCODRILE RIVER DANGEROUS.....

[@liamgross7217]

Old mate was about to follow him in as well. Life’s cheap until it’s gone.

[@rosscantsidis9382]

If I was going to cross that river I least put about half a tone sand in the back or something to keep the car from sliding away

[@larissagadza9465]

Hi there cedaridgepl. Just wondering if you would mind us using some of these clips for an education resource we are producing in the NT? It is a Driver Education unit targeted at our remote cohort. Your stuff is perfect for discussions on hazardous driving in the bush. Let me know if you are keen and I can email you more detail about what we are doing.

[@cedaridgepl]

You are welcome to make practical use of my video. A

[@obryan240]

Saw several river crossings like this in Australia. Why don't they build bridges instead?

[@betsybarnicle8016]

I read that they want to keep it natural.

[@robertdoyle687]

Meals on Wheels 😂

[@TheBuckspygmy]

Can't they wait for the tide to go out?

[@garymorris1856]

There was no way that the Toyota was going to make it across in that current.

[@johncrabtree8857]

Two huge hazards chance of drowning and being eaten by crocs just to cross that river not too bright

[@bretwainwright6472]

Why Why would you try that when the waters running that fast , Crocs would have been disappointed that the meal in the tin can was not delivered

[@Chicosfinest420]

Is the truck still there?

[@sickboy4016]

what you need here is not a car but an amphibious vehicle

[@buckbuck4074]

Are the crocs active in in that choppy water?

[@patrickswayze2596]

Lesson learned! Never follow another vehicles wake!

[@tyrrellroach5872]

Holly crap who’s the guy that get to get that truck out of the river? Couldn’t pay me enough

[@augustodelavictoria4999]

es un río infestado de cocodrilos en Australa.....Crocodrile CROCODILLE RIVER DANGEROUS

[@gabin682000]

the other 4wd threw the brakes on big time..lol

[@robertchampion6763]

Semi has 18wheels pulling through the water the pick up truck 4 wheels semi more powerful and sits up higher

[@najthesavior4286]

That F-250 Tremor looking real good right about now

[@juanangelomercado1998]

It was Hilux so what went wrong?

[@SK-ps1mo]

0.28 did anyone notice the crock keep an eye on where the truck make the other side

[@keithfaulk1354]

Take a chance and pay the price!

[@warrenallen579]

They never learn or listen. Do they?

[@richierich396]

Damn riverbank seat drivers

[@waynesmith3754]

You can tell in the First 10 Feet of the Pickup going Wet...He Ain't a Gonna Make it

[@strikeryachts]

You think the bloody blokes would build a bridge.

[@MrEfoozz]

Have to be up that TRAILERS TAIL if you wanted to make it.

[@Phil-wq9uq]

If you can't walk it then don't drive it!!!

[@adhithyarandeni9497]

Thats a pretty accurate offroading tip. like a rule.

[@breal8939]

@Alan Robinson If there was no Crocodiles in the river would you be able to walk across when the tides up. I think that was the point.

[@tonyv1505]

he should had told the truck driver to drive on the left so he can drive on the right while the truck breaks the pressure of the water

[@themindboggler8055]

But then the odd chance the truck loses traction and slides off, takes the ute with them. They would’ve been better off doing what someone else said and stay right up his rear

[@Aaronsmith-cu8ii]

That’s a serious river and looks deceptively easy

[@sarin62]

Seemed like a great idea at the time

[@MrGarrych]

Build a bridge. I know you can do it I have seen Sydney harbour.

[@shaunlowekey4525]

This is so stupid and crazy for these people driving in this water/Creek, so my next question is, why don't the government built a bridge for the safety of the people. I have never seen anything like this before.

[@mariabettega3513]

Caption should change to:- Crossing East Croc river. What a mad thing to do.

[@markrumfola9833]

That must be a necessary route

[@dylanvan3300]

One of the only crossing for a long way and it leads to the aboriginal’s land who don’t want a bridge cause it keeps tourists out.

[@garymorris1856]

There are so many crocs, that they cannot even get out of the truck !

[@TheRushtime]

Don't you know what the bridge is?))

[@thatsbollox]

Luvved the truckie's quandry over on the other side...he ends up thinking " pfft women drivers....fuck that i'm not going in there with those crocs. "

[@jpw5029]

Crazy, big salties line up for a feat there regularly

[@NadeemKHAN-USYZ]

Couldn't the boat give little push?

[@Outlaw3280]

😂😂 and then what happens when it goes unstuck? Goes into the Croc infested river 🤠🤷‍♂️☠️

[@neilrobertson1345]

Must be on the gear or plain out thick !

[@twitteringothers5059]

Imagine that boat keeling over while trying to save the driver.

[@AAHKLEE]

The trouble with water is that it is easy to tell how deep it is from the bottom looking up. But very hard to tell the depth from the top looking down . Hahahaha!

[@franko69]

If it's flooded forget it.😂😂

[@rossicorpuz7489]

go with the flow mate, not against or across it, if you know what i meant.

[@Dogvinity]

Interesting the name "Alligator River" stuck considering the origins are mistaken identity.

[@monkeymuggs]

why would anyone try that?

[@ab-ty2rw]

Why can't australian government build a bridge 🌉?

[@pauljarvis446]

A bridge would be washed away in the wet season. Who's going to build and maintain a bridge in the middle of nowhere? It's a national park covering 20,000 square kilometres.

[@ZumbalacazanCuatroxCuatro]

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[@Jason-rs6co]

good night hilux. very expensive mistake