A wildlife conservationist has shared a warning to those exploring Australia's vast landscape after pointing out a camouflaged deadly creature lurking in a river.
Andrew Ucles, who is known for capturing dozens of wild animals with his bare hands, rarely lets his guard down around these predators.
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In a video he shared on Facebook, Ucles describes the close encounter he and his partner Holly had with a 4.5m saltwater crocodile along the banks of the Daly River in Northern Territory.
![Andrew Ucles next to the saltwater croc lurking in waters below. Photo / Andrew Ucles Facebook](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/652BBD4KNI7CT6BHTAYEYI42O4.jpg?auth=94197d6f26753b1a6a01ce30d480a00cd51968ba565d100883bb6bd57b5983a9&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)