Swimming With Wild Crocodiles! | FULL DOCUMENTARY

[@andrewdodds2485]

That was superb to watch! Unreal achievement

[@andrewdodds2485]

Do you think you'll ever use the suit foe creating more content for the channel, Forrest? Really hope so! Seeing Steve Backshall ( the British version of you! )a few years ago swim with Great Whites, Anacondas and Hippos was an incredible watch, so to see more of you doing the same would be insane!

[@EddieExplores]

I recently begun making KZbin videos. Does anyone have advice on how I can improve them?

[@shable1436]

​@@EddieExploreslooks like you know already, you got over 5 k subs😂. Seriously, if you want more subs fast, you have to make interesting content with life risking POV, or something everyone else can't do, or show females on your channel 😂 in thumbnails and vids

[@lonenomadMaine81]

The only thing I'm confused about is... The suit is absolutely amazing and lifesaving and life changing but my only confusion is all the GoPro cameras mounted to their heads. Those don't give off some form of electricity that they'd pick up on just as much as our human body? Or is it a completely different type of energy?

[@lonenomadMaine81]

I don't want to downplay or even want anyone to think I'm criticizing Forrest's accomplishment and the crazy technology of the wetsuit at all.... But they are not the first ones to get in the water face to face with crocodiles. You have to watch the episode of River Monsters when Wade jumps in the water with crocodiles in just his briefs no shit at all no defense weapon and he gets right up to one touches it swims beside it and touches it many times. Now Wade said the only way he was able to accomplish this is he had to go when the water was colder and they are less active and aren't so aggressive or want to hunt when their blood is cooler as when the temperature of the water is very warm where he said there's no chance in hell he'd ever even think to jump in and swim with crocodiles because they'd most definitely attack and most likely kill him. I just thought maybe people would wanna go give that episode a watch. 💯 Forrest is still the fucking man though 💯💪💪

[@naturedude2309]

Wow forest that’s awesome I’m ten years old and I watch wild times podcast every day your my inspiration

[@AA-zv6yo]

Damn. That generations steve irwin.

[@MegaLaban12345]

Probably not true, right?

[@ARPat2000]

@@AA-zv6yo crazy how the most inspirational people in the wildlife community tend to gravitate towards reptiles

[@morganevans4145]

10 years old piss off 😂

[@secondarytrollaccount]

Kid dont go telling random people in a youtube comments section your age some of these people on here are chomos.

[@Michael-xq2bp]

Mark is the embodiment of “cameraman never dies”.

[@WendiKoff]

He is the best perdon to talk from a script and make it not believeable at all. 😂 so bad.

[@danielevans3932]

😅

[@Itjustdoesntmatter]

Swimming with crocodiles is absolutely insane! That wet suit is a game changer!! Steve Irwin would’ve loved this!!

[@JamesBond-is5du]

true. RIP Steve

[@stevelawson1388]

Except Steve backley has already been doing it..

[@Itjustdoesntmatter]

@@stevelawson1388 first video I’ve seen of someone doing it. Respect to anyone that has the balls to get in water with a crocodile 🫡

[@kelleyjohnson7694]

Yess

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

@@stevelawson1388 yeah, lots of people have done it. Mostly wildlife photographers. Chris Gillette(I think his name is?) Got footage of him diving with an alligator, _and_ an American crocodile, only a few yards from each other. He's even dived with Nile crocs with hippos in the area, going under and between those mats of floating vegetation. I am curious about this suit though and what(if any) role it plays in how wildlife perceive us, or just getting closer to them.

[@Mike_Honcho22]

This man is a built different! “I lost friends!” Proceeds to swim with one, absolute legend , love to content and passion big dog 🙏

[@kbrou74]

Man those shots were unreal. Your upright crocodile walk was spot on too 😂

[@kylegibson5933]

*Flys to New Zealand* *Gets wetsuits made then flies to Mexico to see Saltwater crocodiles* Australia: 🤔

[@joquin4618]

IKR 😅

[@kylegibson5933]

@@joquin4618 like the extra $$ and time when you could've flown 2/3 hours to Australia 😂

[@jirachi-wishmaker9242]

there is no saltwater crocodile in Americas

[@zacg_]

These are American Crocodiles. They are the only other species that tolerates prolonged exposure to salt water. I've heard one or two people use the phrase "American Saltwater Crocodile" to describe them but I've never seen any scientific source that used that term. Oddly enough, American Crocodiles are among the most placid crocodiles and even crocodilians overall. I'm not saying they're safe to interact with in the wild. But they tend to be shy and relatively less inclined to bite, especially compared to Salties, Niles and Cubans. So this was a WAY better choice than flying from New Zealand to Australia or trying this in his boyhood home in Africa

[@Morayfirth1980s]

I Don't think anybody would try this with a saltwater crocodile old world crocs are no joke

[@AirwrekaDoesntRead]

The most terrifying part of this was seeing the croc underwater walking on its back legs 😂 I love those Hex suits

[@alyn404]

Absolutely incredible even as just a viewer-I can only imagine how breathtaking the experience was. Thank you to everyone doing the work for these outstanding feats!

[@B-alt]

Man I cannot believe this doesn’t have more views. Definitely felt some early 2000s discovery channel GOLD vibes but in a modern day feel to it. I think the audience would love small subtitles naming the creatures also involved in the film. Many of these viewers will come to learn about and appreciate the animals featured in your videos

[@DelcoTrash]

You can't believe it doesnt have more views? It was literally just released on a YT channel with 14k subs. 🤦

[@v_AsT]

@@DelcoTrash i think they mean like in the millions type, and I can't lie I agree with them. When I saw the views, I was really surprised that this dosen't have like 1M or like 2.5M views or more. Good quality video, the amazing suit technology and just swimming with crocs overall? Give this video some time, and one day the algorithm will show this masterpiece.

[@Kusina_at_Patalim]

Nah.... That's an American Croc. Try that to a Nile croc or any Saltwater Croc from Southeast Asia, That be a different story.

[@JK_82]

it has been done kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLImn6MebCpoac&ab_channel=CNN

[@raddastronaut]

There’s diving videos with Nile crocs. They don’t attack under the water the same way. Weird cuz they eat fish.

[@Ageofredemption]

Try northern Australia Salt water croc wouldn't turn out well

[@deadmandonkey-2159]

R you correcting one of the most publicly respected biologists

[@MichaelSMITHERS-xv2ow]

Bull shit they don’t attack under water 🤣 there’s 2 attacks just last year from divers off Australia’ both grabbed on their head

[@tomtalker2000]

Beautiful up close shots of these modern day dinosaurs. Whats more is how advanced our technology is getting in allowing us too get up this close to wildlife.

[@tobiasedwards2643]

There are no words to describe how incredible this was

[@Nigels_Wrld]

this is some mind blowing shit had to leave a thumbs up. revolutionary

[@tobiasedwards2643]

@@Nigels_Wrld I know right

[@dnny1440]

Damn dude, you're crazy lol That was awesome to watch, i really liked the reef shots and seeing the fish be so calm and acting normally while you were around, that opens up so many possibilities for future filming, truly great work!

[@xxdutchxx9336]

The croc footage towards the end was profound. Left an emotional response. They really are stunning creatures when in their natural surroundings. Congrats.

[@Camibug]

Why does his friend sound like he’s in an infomercial 😂

[@buzz5969]

Playing with fire eventually leads to getting burnt, just ask the Croc dude, oh crikey you cant, hes dead.

[@houdinisherps9312]

This was AMAZING to watch. Seeing the enjoyment you get to experience after all the good you have done for the world is truly deserved. You are an inspiration to everyone (especially me of course😂)

[@ForrestGalante]

Wow, thank you!

[@houdinisherps9312]

@@ForrestGalante No way you replied. That’s made my day i won’t lie! I actually made an educational account on instagram because of your inspiration on me. I plan to do what you do in the future and have just started college in animal biology as a step further. Thanks for replying!

[@Ellieangel777]

So happy you finally have your own animal channel! I was hoping this would happen 😁

[@soulofjaret]

So incredible. But does the camera guy really have to read from a script? 🤣

[@CsalbertCs]

Crocodile looks really cute and goofy at 13:40, look at his arms haha.

[@YortOK]

Try it with the saltwater crocodiles of northern Australia or the Nile crocodile.

[@JuanRoman-wx2zg]

😂😂😂 no that’s suicide

[@Toxic-xd5um]

@@JuanRoman-wx2zgJeremy wade did it on river monsters

[@bootn13]

As long as your underwater your relatively safe crocs cant eat underwater. Always taught if you fell in some how 1 dont panic splash around 2 if you must swim too shore stay submerged as much as possible.

[@YortOK]

@@bootn13 No. The places in Australia where you'll find large salties will not lend itself to your theory. And people have been killed by crocodiles in Australia while diving in the ocean off the coast.

[@YortOK]

@@Toxic-xd5um not i n Australia he didn't.

[@Meowhsss]

That was exceptional acting throughout, you guys deserve an Oscar😉

[@funonvancouverisland]

Right!

[@primalcritters]

You Blended in so well. I couldn't tell which one was you or the crocodile. I managed to figure it out though, the crocodile is the one that looks like he's always smiling. This needs more views and is so fascinating

[@thomastenbruggencate6503]

This stuff is just to good, such nice explaining of detail and importance of preserving wildlife 💪🏻 you are my hero!!

[@JoeyyJr]

If you google they run tours to swim with crocs in Banco Chinchorro where the crocs would be used to interacting with people in the water. Interesting video but this was a 15min ad for that wetsuit company lol. I'd like to see him swim with the crocs he grew up with in Africa or go straight from NZ to Australia and swim with some there lol.

[@brettbryceland3484]

I’m pretty sure Steve Basghall did a swimming with crocs documentary years ago, and this was without the wetsuit tech. The theory is crocs only attack at the surface allowing you to swim underwater with them. Saying that though I will not be trying either method any time soon.

[@iwantabetterworld1759]

I am sooo in love with this accomplishment!!! Thank you for showing us how it is when crocodiles can not sense that we are their food!!! I wish i could wear a suit!!!!

[@dannywayne311]

Bro hitched a ride on the back of a mako shark like it was nothing, and chilling with the crocs is just incredible

[@Thomas-bo5mv]

This is literally an amazing video that was incredibly explained and shot. Thank you Forrest for always producing and never failing to deliver on these videos. I know this channel will blow up soon! Keep it up! Peter is fat by the way

[@matthewwilson4941]

I've never heard of attols until today and I'm amazed! Also can't believe how docile those crocodiles were! Awesome video

[@byrdejafa]

I am 57 and always wanted to be a marine biologist but never had the chance to fulfill that dream. I live through your eyes these days, as the time of 4 minutes underwater are long gone.

[@Tonychop]

This is awesome! You're definitely the most interesting person out there. Love the podcast and these videos. Thank you for the great humor and attitude!

[@C.23]

This was insane to witness even through a screen…swimming that close to any crocodilian must be quite an experience 🙌🏽props to the HECS team, Forrest and his Camera Man for having the balls to do this

[@jaimeribeiro7096]

Congrats! U guys are living legends! 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️🙇 Loved the part "im afraid bout the weather and exited bout the diving part!" You two made history! Praise! By the way. Kid forrest is so cute! 😅

[@kyojurorengoku2112]

Bro this needs more views, likes, and subs what a video

[@Docharley9822]

Awesome to you swimming with some of my favorite animals. My wife and I have watched every episode of Extinct or Alive and Mysterious Creatures, and we re watch them as well. Pretty much bought Discovery + sub for watching your Nature Documentaries. Thanks Forrest for sharing your passions with everyone. Your hard work in going into making shows this this and the ones on Discovery + does not go unnoticed. Thank you!

[@ForrestGalante]

That is awesome! I appreciate the kind words!

[@anniereddj]

You absolutely deserve them all and more!!

[@LittleOneSlaysThem]

Channel Deserves WAY more traffic. May the algorithm favor you,Galante 🙏

[@MrLeeStories]

I have an absolute fear of crocs and alligators but if you throw me in that suit I would jump in and try this. Incredible.

[@tonysburgers7223]

No you wouldn't mate lol

[@MrLeeStories]

@@tonysburgers7223 I think you’re right lol. I don’t fear a lot of things but crocs and alligators give me a fear I can’t explain.

[@danielknull6086]

Great vid! Here in the US when you see alligator handlers they always say this couldn’t happen with a croc. You completely flipped that on its head. Keep the videos coming.

[@henryy332]

The reefs and fish you were diving with actually looked amazing I had to check to make sure this vid wasn't like 7 years old. I just spent a month working at this coral farming/restoration place in Jamaica and let me tell you, the sea is in a bad state out there.

[@societyhasgonebonkers]

Dude. I will not lie or pretend. This is amazing footage and I think you show amazing respect. I just hope you stay safe man. This is next level danger. Primal fear is the only correct response to this kind of thing. It’s about whether you can harness. Stay safe

[@afoolsjourney1342]

Absolutely epic Forrest. The world needs more men like you doing skits shit for the better of humanity. You got some balls guy. Loads of respect from Aussie Troy and the boys

[@Mike-ez4jd]

Stop Having Mark read from a script

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

So jealous. That's awesome. As a SCUBA diver I've always been so fascinated at how differently aquatic animals behave vs. on land animals. And even more fascinating, how differently land, or semi-aquatic animals act in the water. I don't know if it's because they feel safer there, or if they recognize that we are very slow and awkward underwater, or what, but you can get so much closer to animals, including predators, underwater than on land, to the point that if you behave calmly and respectfully, they will even approach you out of curiosity. I mean imagine trying to get close to an average elk, or bear, Wolf, tiger, fox, etc. I remember thinking when I was younger that sharks were (relatively) safe to dive with, but I'd never dive with a crocodile. But over the years, I've seen so many people swim with them and film them, from alligators, to American crocodiles, Nile crocodile, etc. Crocodiles are now officially of my "Animals to Dive With" bucket list.

[@kat1984]

This was so cool!!!! I can't to see what other aquatic predators you'll be able to swim with.

[@ForrestGalante]

Stay tuned!

[@willywinket]

I used to be a reptile kid too. It’s so amazing that you were able to get that close to them in the wild!!

[@seansmall8787]

Amazing technology, love to see it in action in Australia.

[@00loudog]

Don’t know if anybody has ever told you this but you remind me of Steve Irwin listening to you on podcasts and watching videos you have his enthusiasm !! This video was awesome !!!!

[@gibsh.]

Awesome stuff

[@ForrestGalante]

Thank you!

[@nash.fuller]

You two have balls of titanium mine retreated into my body while watching this. Amazing footage.

[@97GRIMREAPER]

Amazing video and an even more amazing achievement. We need more content of Forrest, especially on KZbin. I want longer clips of all the trips you’re on! If you need someone to carry your bag anywhere, please do give me a shout!

[@neilnatalie2011]

Mark with his camera 📷 ready in the bushes 🌳🌳🌳🌳 😂😂😂 i love the comedy in forrest's videos 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wow_im_prehistoric]

This tech is incredible, but I can't help but fear the negative impacts of this material. With animals not detecting you, it will make it easier to hunt or sell skitish animals. However, you are such an inspiration to me and many others. Keep up the good work.

[@myceilauniverse9096]

The suits aren’t cheap 1. Those who are real legal hunters aren’t gonna over hunt from using this technology and those who aren’t legal are using means/techniques that really don’t require a hex suit when your trapping, baiting, poisoning. Hex suits are meant for real wildlife enthusiasts and hunters who actually stalk their prey.

[@alaskanwhiskey6383]

12:47 crocodile really said "yah got any games on yo phone"

[@dylanlansing1584]

awesome video really loved to see the underwater footage of the crocs and hear your story! One question did anyone see how the tri-field meter arrow was shooting to 0 after he removed his hand with the material on top? like does the material cancel out electrical signal to nothing or just make it a steady stream?

[@matthewnorris8159]

So … what was your plan if the crocodile decides to turn around and clamp down on your face? You gonna fight it off? No. Out swim it? No. Just sayin, you just left a lot to chance

[@HyeonsikLi]

Cool documentary. Would've been nice if you showed us a bit more underwater footage.

[@trentonchase8527]

I imagine this croc is like “those are some weird ass looking crocodiles 😂😂

[@LaLa615]

I had a video pop up in my recommendations for Wally the Alligator last night. He’s an emotional support alligator & he’s freakin adorable 🐊 I didn’t even know a such thing existed 😅

[@BigfootSasquatch]

I'm here now bro I'm so happy you posted your YT channel on your FB. I'm over here way more often

[@MaddenScience]

Very cool! I’m wondering why you didn’t swim with crocs in either Africa or Australia (where they’re known to attack humans)? I’d also like to see some real tests with the wetsuit - seems fascinating.

[@lordmountbatten154]

Because saltwater from Australia and Nile crocks are not a joke.

[@DangaWaT]

Cameraman wasnt wearing a hex suit cos we all know: The cameraman never dies.

[@joshuaortiz2031]

These are not the same salt water crocs you see in Australia. The Crocs in the western hemisphere are more aggressive then alligators but they are not as aggressive towards humans as the salties of the outback and southeast asia.

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- Wow what a truly fantastic video. That wetsuit worked *legit magic* 🎩 🎣 🐊

[@thehoundofthegamingvilles2012]

This happened in Kolkata a few years ago, in school, we were in the school field doing womething which I do not remember when all of a sudden, I looked up and saw this giant bird swooping down. It probarbly had a 16 foot wingspan and was probarbly more than 7 feet long. In fear, I ran away and hid under a tree. A few minutes later, I checked the sky, which was obviously clear. The bird looked like a black kite but much, much, much, much, much larger. Black kites are a common sight in Kolkata and would not have caught my attention. After a bit of research on the internet, i concluded that I saw the thunderbird. However, it matched the description of the 'roc' a little more. You may think that this is just a child's imagination, but trust me, it WAS real!

[@cannontaylor97]

This is the coolest thing I have seen in years!

[@universeprobe4347]

The cameraman never gets credit. He/she is the one that always lets you see the exploits of the hero .

[@JC-ok4pi]

Now this channels up and running, about time for the Forrest, Patrick and Retep adventure I think!👊🏼

[@unclebubbaknowseverything9143]

I'm not gonna lie, my heart was racing watching this video. To get that close to an apex predator in it's world is amazing and also terrifying at the same time.... Stay safe Bud. Howdy from Texas 🤠

[@suzumi111]

the way they look underwater is to cute the little hands and legs 🥹

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

Mfana unemachende mahombe😂😂😂😂. Good stuff!!!

[@calebscrazyamazinglife1795]

Camera man didn’t need a hecks suit because cameraman never dies.

[@kdub929]

Absolute chills watching you go head to head with that beast

[@Fuzz_83]

I feared for the crocs safety too, when the beast approached it. Thank god he quenched his bloodthirst on the lionfish first.

[@cimarronMC]

Imagine if humans were like this, and a tiger just dressed up like us and we thought it was a human

[@ginocastro5107]

Truly spectacular!!! You guys are amazing!!! The idea of making a suit resembling a croc I think is brilliant!! Kudos to those guys who made it on top of this technology! I can only imagine how much safer it could potentially be to interact with these predators without emitting the electro magnectic energy the suit stops? Not that I would ever consider this, but surely there must be a market for surfers, and Biologists like yourself. Great work!! Subscribed!! And don't compare yourself to climbing Mount Everest as if you have done anything less! I actually think this is bigger than an Everest climb in terms of achievement! I'm totally honest here! Kudos to all involved in this project.

[@thaivo5281]

Amazing bud!!! I wonder if this was actually an advertisement for your friends tech lol

[@RioRides]

I laughed when I saw the suit design, but I stopped laughing when I saw u legit swimming with them. Holy Moly

[@mimmkey]

I can easily say that you and the bros are my favorite people on youtube. Keep up the incredible work brother.

[@khireddinenazim47]

it's been a pleasure to watch this experience , thanks sir

[@Jay-d9i1r]

Unreal content forest glad the actings better in the newer videos 😂😂

[@johnathangiesler3869]

Some of the best croc footage out there

[@kevint.184]

I am writing this comment before watching the video. Are you nuts!?...haha. Now I'm going to watch and see how it goes. Edit: After watching the video I still think you're nuts!

[@rickhall517930]

This whole thing felt like an infomercial- especially the music. 😂

[@FF-7]

Hecs what a great idea, and respect for all forrest❤

[@joebloggs6131]

As a little boy, my Mum used to take me to the circus. In the big top tents, I loved to lions and tigers, but screamed uncontrollably at the clowns. I mean who dresses up like that in public!

[@Davidg6371]

Super cool! Do they make suits that stop humans from detecting me? lol

[@chiragrai2574]

What an absolute beautiful creation of nature , Crocodylus porosus are truely the most remarkable creatures ever to exist .

[@Parismiami2012]

😊 should’ve told his mother about that trip 🐊 But seriously great job guys. Unbelievable footage.

[@aprilwilson7167]

This is HUGE! Warren Bird, you are a genius! And forest thank you for showing the world this great invention. Like you said, it'll change the way we study wildlife. I've always had a fear of swimming with large fish, but I've always wanted to do it safely and without disturbing the wildlife. And now that is possible. Amazing 👏

[@lewisdowie]

Nice work Forrest amazing footage. Don't think you would try that with an Australian Salty,

[@H.KING_26]

Women : I wonder why we live longer than men Men :

[@k7l3rworkman97]

That’s SO cool they made Forest his own custom suit for the Croc trip 💯💪🏻🐊 Mad Lads, All of ‘em 🤣

[@happymonkeyfish]

13:42 lol the croc acting like a human

[@wheresrobthomas]

I guarantee that cameraman at some point asked why he wasn’t getting a special suit and they told him “no dramas mate you’ll be fine” 😂😂

[@soulflame5635]

Crocs are like Hooman its not Your hood.. what are you doin here ? You live upstairs.

[@AndyTerra]

Truly amazing stuff!

[@ForrestGalante]

Thanks so much!

[@kdub929]

Really well put together video!

[@brentoncaldwell4602]

@ForrestGalante Simply put, incredible! These must be Crocodylus acutus, right? You said Saltwater Crocodiles, but Crocodylus porosus lives thousands of miles away from Mexico. Thank you for sharing!

[@hemming57]

American crocodile, not as aggressive as the niles or salties.

[@DiveHard]

Ahh Chinchorro Banks! Good memories of this and the crocodiles with XTC dive center :) who was your croc guide? I had Louie