Cranky crocodile attacks lawnmower at Australian wildlife park

A cranky crocodile taught his keepers a lesson when they disrupted his peace and quiet by mowing the lawn.

Australian crocodile Elvis leapt out of his lagoon and wrestled the lawnmower from workers Tim Faulkner and Billy Collett before dragging it back underwater with him.

The 16-foot beast then kept guard over his catch for more than an hour, forcing staff at the Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney, to make a daring rescue.

Mr Collett tempted the saltwater croc away with a piece of raw kangaroo meat on a stick while Mr Faulkner risked his life by entering the pool to retrieve the equipment.

Standing waist deep in water, he was forced to haul the lawnmower from the lagoon while the 50-year-old crocodile was distracted.

The irritable reptile was less than impressed, snapping his jaws and even losing some teeth as he chomped on the lawnmower.

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