THIS shocking footage shows a large crocodile stalking an unsuspecting swimmer at a tourist beach in Mexico.

Fortunately an observer intervened at the right moment by throwing an object into the water which distracted the crocodile.

The video that was posted on Facebook has received almost 8,000 shares.

The footage shows the swimmer being followed by the large crocodile before the bystander distracted it.

The incident occurred at Sian Ka'an, Tulum, Mexico a tourist area known for crocodiles.

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