A jaw-dropping video of TV personality Robert Alleva, co-host of *Kings of Pain*, interacting with a massive Nile crocodile has gone viral on the internet. The clip, shared by Alleva on Instagram, has already garnered over four million views.
The video, filmed at South Africa’s Crocworld Conservation Centre, shows a tense moment as Alleva comes face-to-face with Henry, a giant Nile crocodile. In his caption, Alleva notes that Henry is believed to be the oldest living crocodile, born in 1900. Now 124 years old, Henry’s massive size and legendary status have made him an iconic figure in the reptile world.
The video has sparked a range of reactions online. While some praised Alleva’s courage, others raised concerns about the risks of such a close encounter with a dangerous predator.
One user, Daniel Taylor, commented, “Unbelievable! The way he got so close to that crocodile is just mind-blowing.” Jennifer Russell Arvizu added, “Oldest croc in captivity. Imagine what else could be out there.” Steve Borkmann wrote, “124 years old? That’s incredible! What a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Fans of Alleva also expressed their admiration for the clip, with one user saying, “This is why I love following Robert Alleva—he always brings the wild up close!” Another commenter said, “Crocworld just made it onto my bucket list!” Jacob Adrian added, “Easily one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen.”
