'Stupid' men swim in baited crocodile trap

Two men who made funny faces from inside a baited crocodile trap while their friend stood on top of the cage were criticised for their "absolute stupidity" by authorities in the Northern Territory, Australia.

An image of the three men risking their lives and limbs surfaced yesterday after they were posted on Facebook. It is believed the picture was taken at Manton Dam, about 73 km south of Darwin.

The photo shows one man atop the floating metal cage - designed to capture 13 foot-long saltwater crocodiles - and two men inside.



Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife rangers have labelled the act as "absolute stupidity." "It won't be tolerated anymore," senior ranger Peter Phillips said.

"We will investigate this case and if we find out who they are, they will be fined. The agency has zero tolerance with people interfering with croc traps.”

Offenders could be fined up to $55,000 or jailed for five years for the reckless act, the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act states.