Wild Croc Territory’s Matt Wright on death of co-star

Crocodile wrangler and conservationist Matt Wright and his team of reptile experts burst onto screens earlier this month in Netflix’s thrilling new reality series, Wild Croc Territory. Sadly, the release of the series coincided with the sudden death of Matt’s right-hand man Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson, aged 34, and the series’ star has opened up exclusively to Express.co.uk about the show’s tragic loss.Matt is still processing the death of his close friend and colleague, Willow, who was killed in a helicopter crash in West Arnhem Land in February this year.The two croc wranglers worked together for several years and appeared in their earlier documentary series Outback Wrangler.He has now spoken out about his reaction to his friend’s death, though he still struggles to relay the details of the tragic incident.’It’s still pretty raw,’ he told Express.co.uk. ‘It’s still pretty fresh. Maybe in time, you know… I’ll explain.’READ MORE: Strictly’s Tony Adams could make final after new evidence exposed Wild Croc Territory’s Matt Wright opens up on death of co-star: ‘Still pretty raw’ (Image: Netflix) Wild Croc Territory: Willow was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this year (Image: Netflix) Wild Croc Territory: Matt and his team take on Australia’s fiercest crocs (Image: Netflix) Wild Croc Territory: Matt and Kaia are expecting their second child (Image: Netflix)’The boys were out doing another job with another pilot and stuff.’Unfortunately, the machine went down and Willow was killed in the process. So, it’s taken a horrible toll this year.’Willow was out on a job collecting crocodile eggs when their helicopter crashed, and another pilot, Sebastian Robinson, was airlifted from the scene with serious injuries.Former NT Police officer, Neil Mellon, also faces more than 30 charges over the incident, including perverting the course of justice and disclosing confidential information.DON’T MISS:’I’m not satisfied at all’ The Walking Dead star slams final episodes [INSIGHT]Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown delivers disappointing update [LATEST]The White Lotus’ Theo James ‘toned down’ nude scene [INTERVIEW]Matt’s new series for Netflix is still expected to continue with a second season next year to explore more in the lives of Australia’s best crocodile wranglers.The team travels all across Australia to help huge reptiles who could pose a danger to livestock and human passersby.Crocs can grow to be up to 23 feet long, so several wranglers are needed to secure and transport them to a new location or Matt’s own croc sanctuary for animals which would struggle to survive in the wild.The first season also ends on a positive note for Matt and his wife Kaia, who announces she’s expecting their second child after their two-year-old son, Banjo.