A chilling video of a Cuban crocodile galloping towards a man in a fence has surfaced online. The short clip was shared on Facebook by a theme park and wildlife sanctuary in the United States. The video, uploaded on August 18, already has nearly 1.3 million views and more than 7,500 likes.
According to the social media post, the short clip features the crocodile Chainsaw. The huge reptile was captured as it quickly ran around its enclosure in Gatorland Orlando. “CHAINSAW IN ACTION. Our amazing Cuban crocodile!” to read the caption.
Watch the video below:
The clip shows a man, who is also in the enclosure, running away from the crocodile.
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“As a Floridian, this might be the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen,” one user wrote in the comment section. “Wow…I’ve never seen an alligator run near a gallop.. Amazing!” added one more.
A third said: “I can’t stop watching! Incredible and terrifying at the same time!” “The stuff nightmares are made of!” fourth comment.
One Facebook user even explained: “Gators ambush predators and have the ability to move very quickly, but only for a short time, so don’t expect them to chase you for very long or at least on land. They save energy first and foremost.”
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Meanwhile, according to News weekCuban crocodiles usually grow up to 3 meters in length. Although they have short legs, the species can run at speeds of 15 to 22 mph. They can cover up to 100 feet (30 meters) when they run, but because they tire quickly, they don’t hunt this way.
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