Frilled-Neck Lizard Attacks Man in Outback Australia

A budding wildlife photographer had a close call with a frilled-neck lizard. Ricky Mackenzie said he was exploring northwest of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, when he saw the lizard on a dirt road. The 18-year-old said he tried to move the animal to safety, but it turned and chased him. Mackenzie said: “I see a lot of frillies. I didn’t want this one to get run over. I tried to help but he didn’t want a bar of it.” The video shows the lizard chasing Mackenzie, before climbing up his leg and torso. “It climbed right up my body. I had to pull it off and it then ran away.” Credit: Ricky Mackenzie ------------- For Storyful Newswire subscription inquiries, please contact sales@ For advertising and brand opportunities please email: @ To license a video for editorial use please visit: Twitter: Facebook: