Robert Irwin survived being 'death-rolled' by a 700-pound crocodile
Irwin said he was trapped under the crocodile with about 700 pounds on top of him before it rolled back and he escaped.
- During an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, 22-year-old conservationist Robert Irwin recounted a terrifying incident at Australia Zoo where a 14-foot crocodile named after the host pinned him down.
- Irwin recalled attempting to study the massive creature when it performed a "death roll," trapping him underneath its 700-pound body; he described the "boss croc" as a "goer" he barely escaped.
- The 51-year-old host playfully defended his namesake, claiming the animal is "normal size" but "as you get older, you start to put some pounds on," Fallon added with humor.
- Beyond wildlife conservation, Irwin recently won Dancing with the Stars with partner Witney Carson and is now preparing to host the upcoming spin-off series, The Next Pro.
- The Next Pro will feature 12 up-and-coming dancers battling through an audition process, with production segments filmed on location at Australia Zoo in Brisbane.
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Robert Irwin Says He Was ‘Death-Rolled’ by 14-Foot ‘Jimmy Fallon’
Photo Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube Robert Irwin revealed he once got “death-rolled” by a 14-foot “Jimmy Fallon.” For those unversed, Irwin was referring to a crocodile named Jimmy Fallon and not the famous talk-show host. The Australian conservationist and zookeeper spoke about this unique yet dangerous experience on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show. However, the crocodile eventually rolled the other way, and Irwin …
Robert Irwin once got 'death-rolled' by a crocodile named Jimmy Fallon: '700 pounds on top of me'
Thankfully, Irwin was able to escape the crocodile's clutches in the end.Robert Irwin; a crocodile; Jimmy FallonCredit: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty; Getty; Art Streiber/NBCKey PointsRobert Irwin once got "death-rolled" by a crocodile named Jimmy Fallon.The DWTS alum recalled being "stuck underneath him with my arm hanging out" on Monday's episode of The Tonight Show.The crocodile Fallon eventually rolled the other way and Irwin was able to escape…
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