Crocodile Jumps into Boat, Fails to Replace Skipper
In a shocking turn of events, a large crocodile leapt into an Australian man’s boat but failed to take over as skipper. The incident occurred in the far north Queensland town of Karumba, where local resident Matt Wright was fishing with his friends when the reptile decided to join their party.
Eyewitnesses say that the crocodile was at least 14 feet long and weighed over 700 kilograms. It made a thundering splash as it jumped out of the water and onto the boat, leaving the occupants of the vessel in a state of panic. However, once the initial shock wore off, the group quickly realized that the crocodile was not interested in commandeering the boat.
“We were all like ‘Oh sh*t, what do we do now?'” said Wright. “But then the croc just sat there, looking at us, like it was waiting for something. We figured it was just there for the ride, so we didn’t try to throw it off or anything.”
The crocodile’s lack of interest in steering the boat was a disappointment to Wright, who had been hoping to take a break from his duties as skipper. “I was really looking forward to getting out of the captain’s chair for a bit,” he said. “But I guess I’ll have to keep doing all the hard work for now.”
Despite the initial scare, the group eventually got used to having the crocodile in their midst. They even named it “Chopper”, after the notorious Australian gangster Mark “Chopper” Read. The reptile seemed to enjoy the attention, posing for photos and soaking up the sun on the deck of the boat.
Not everyone was thrilled by the crocodile’s visit, however. Local authorities warned that getting too close to a large crocodile could be extremely dangerous, and advised people to stay away from the creatures whenever possible.
“This was a reckless and foolish act,” said Sergeant Ben Grace of the Karumba Police Department. “People need to understand that crocs are not pets or playthings. They are wild animals that can kill you in an instant.”
Despite the warnings, Wright and his friends seemed unfazed by the risks involved in their encounter with Chopper. “We’re Aussies, mate,” he said. “We know how to handle ourselves around crocs. Plus, this one seemed pretty friendly.”
As the sun began to set, the group reluctantly bid farewell to their scaly passenger. Chopper slid back into the water with a flourish, leaving behind a trail of ripples and memories that would last a lifetime. Whether the crocodile will return for another visit remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it won’t be taking over as skipper anytime soon.
