Many of us have seen at least one mother chasing her rogue child with slippers, if we haven't experienced it. A viral video shows that such humble slippers can even scare away crocodiles if needed.

In an unusual video shared by former NBA player Rex Chapman on Twitter, a woman walked her dog near a body of water when two crocodiles appeared near the bank. When one of the reptiles approached the shore—perhaps seeing a small puppy wandering nearby—the woman calmly took off a slipper from her foot and waved to the huge animal.

Believe it or not, the terrible creature paused for a moment, staring at the woman, and then quickly ran away from the puppy. You can also hear loud cheers behind the camera.

Crocodile? No problem-la chancla... pic.twitter.com/EVkPhMppj2

Although most people watched this video with complete disbelief, others are talking about any parents' efforts to save their pets and children. In the title, Chapman praised the power of "la chancla", which means flip flops in Spanish. So far, the video has received more than 1.2 million views.

It turns out that this video is not recent, but from 2016. This incident was filmed at the famous crocodile farm in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.

According to BBC reports, the incident was filmed by crocodile enthusiast Lundon Anlezark. "I don't think she realized how dangerous this behavior is," Anlezak said. It is believed that at least 120 crocodiles appeared in this area of ​​the East Crocodile River in the park.

Soon, people all over the world began to share their own experience of being threatened by slippers. Many people emphasized that the sandals in the hands of angry mothers are one of the deadliest combinations ever. The video also triggered some hilarious emojis and jokes online.

Guide the power of Chancla pic.twitter.com/DcjDlTEGQY

-Katie S. Phang (@KatiePhang) November 11, 2021

Every time my mother tells me that the kitchen is closed, I try to sneak into the kitchen!

— Anthony V. Clark (@anthonyvclark20), November 11, 2021

position. The way she watched. Calm recovery. She didn't just put that Bigger on her, she used it. She is not a prey. She is a hunter.

she. No. Back down. Queen of Chancla.

When mom takes off her slippers, you know that you will have to pay a painful price

Literally, my mother is like this, "la chancla" solves any problem. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/98HRbmRQFa

pic.twitter.com/bQGtfLT8qS

Brother, every mom and abuelita's ancient weapon! pic.twitter.com/1ZSNMyNmW7

— BE≋COOL≋HONEY≋BUNNY (@TankOfTheFranks) November 11, 2021

This crocodile is now traumatized, thinking about how he survived the near death experience of The Chancla pic.twitter.com/x5b6PInF8y

Everyone knows that when a woman takes off her shoes...

I mean everyone! https://t.co/1HBhnhL8bj

I learned at a very young age not to mess up when my mother has "la chancla". https://t.co/EgdiwAeILH

— Ruben A Campos (@Chopper11Pilot), November 12, 2021

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