Overview
- Irwin shared the story on The Tonight Show, saying he jumped onto the animal as part of field research his father developed.
- He said the 14-foot “boss croc” he named Jimmy Fallon years ago rolled on top of him, pinning him under an estimated 700 pounds before rolling back the other way and leaving him unharmed.
- Death rolling is a crocodile move used to spin and break down prey, which shows why direct capture and tagging can be perilous even for experts.
- The interview clips were widely picked up by entertainment outlets and drew strong reactions on social media to his near-miss.
- Irwin’s growing TV profile includes his 2025 Dancing With the Stars win, with hosting duties next on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro starting July 13, 2026.