Horror simulation shows the crocodile 'death roll' as Robert Irwin is brutally attacked by 14ft beast

A chilling new simulation has revealed just how terrifying a crocodile “death roll” can be after Robert Irwin opened up about surviving a real-life encounter with a massive 14ft beast.

The viral clip was shared by popular YouTube creator Zack D. Films, whose channel is famous for disturbing but detailed CGI explainers covering everything from science to brutal survival scenarios.

The creator has built an audience of more than 26 million subscribers thanks to his fast-paced animated shorts that regularly explode online.

The latest upload, titled How To Survive Crocodile Death roll?, landed shortly after Robert Irwin revealed he had been “death rolled” by a huge crocodile named Jimmy Fallon while carrying out conservation work in Australia.

Robert Irwin recalled the terrifying crocodile encounter

The 22-year-old conservationist, who works at Australia Zoo, spoke about the horrifying ordeal while appearing on The Jimmy Fallon Show.

Robert explained that the crocodile had originally been named after the TV host years earlier, when it was still young.

"He’s not a baby anymore. I named this crocodile Jimmy Fallon, like, years ago, and he’s now what we call a boss croc. He’s huge.

"Because we research crocodiles in the wild to better conserve them, right? So the way you do that, my dad came up with this, is you actually have to jump on them."

Robert then revealed the terrifying moment things went wrong.

"I jumped onto him. I kid you not, 14 foot of crocodile, big croc, death rolls me. So I’m stuck underneath him with my arm hanging out.

"I’ve got like probably, I don’t know, maybe 700 pounds on top of me. And I’m just like, ‘What do I do?’ Luckily, he rolled back the other way, and I was fine. But he’s a goer."

Thankfully, Robert escaped unharmed despite the frightening attack.

Simulation explains how deadly the move really is

The Zack D. Films animation attempts to show just how dangerous a crocodile death roll can be.

In the video, the narrator explains: "Surviving a crocodile's death roll is an extremely challenging situation as this move is one of the most dangerous and powerful tactics used by these predators."

The simulation advises people to stay calm and move with the roll in an effort to conserve energy while protecting the head and neck.

It also suggests trying to attack vulnerable areas, explaining viewers should "try to gouge the crocodile's eyes nostrils or throat."

The video goes on to recommend using nearby objects such as "a stick or keys to fend off the crocodile" before adding that "acting like a dead body can save your life as the crocodile can leave thinking you are dead."

Steve Irwin’s legacy lives on through Robert

Dangerous animal encounters have long been part of the Irwin family story.

Steve Irwin spent decades educating the public about wildlife conservation before his death in September 2006 after a stingray barb pierced his chest while filming near the Great Barrier Reef.

Robert was just two years old when his father died, but he has continued carrying on the family mission alongside his mother Teri Irwin and sister Bindi.

In an Instagram post shared in October, Robert wrote: "To continue this legacy is the honour of my life. If I can make my dad proud, I’ve done my job. Behind everything I do is a conservation mission that my dad started."

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