PICTURED: Bikini-clad woman who diced with death by taking a dip at river crossing notorious for crocodile attacks Lauren French, 25, was pictured bathing in dangerous crocodile infested waters Ms French was photographed relaxing in the river, despite several warning signs She said she was unaware of danger she was in, admitted she's lucky to be aliveBy Paula Ahillon For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:29 BST, 22 May 2019 | Updated: 00:29 BST, 22 May 2019 Viewcomments A bikini-clad woman who risked death by taking a dip in crocodile infested waters has come forward to warn other tourists not to make the same mistake. Lauren French, 25, was spotted relaxing in the East Alligator River at Cahill's Crossing, Northern Territory, on May 11. The bartender from Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales' north coast, was pictured wearing a white swimsuit with a drink in her hand while in the water. Numerous warning signs are posted around the notorious crossing alerting visitors to stay away from the water due to the amount of crocodiles lurking there. After Ms French learned of her near-death experience, she admitted she was 'extremely lucky' to still be alive Lauren French (pictured), 25, was spotted relaxing in the East Alligator River at Cahill's Crossing on May 11 Ms French is was photographed swimming in crocodile infested waters int he Northern Territory 'I'm 25, you'd think I'd have more sense,' Ms French told NT News. She said she was unaware of the risk she faced because there weren't any dangerous swimming areas in the town she was from. Ms French also said she would have never entered the water if she was aware of the crocodiles, despite several signs put up around the area. Ms French was three weeks into a visit to the Top End, during a trip around Australia. She was photographed by nurse Charlotte Nansen with another woman who was also standing ankle-deep in the river. Three men also joined the pair, one holding a barramundi he had just caught and another fishing in water up to his shins. Ms Nansen said people commonly called emergency services after getting stuck in the river. 'We get calls to go and fish people out of the water there all the time,' she told the publication. Ms French also said she never would have entered the water if she was aware of the crocodiles, despite several signs put up around the area In January 2017, a man's body was found about 2km down the river, near a 3.5 metre crocodile. He died attempting to cross the river with two other women. Reckless drivers sometimes attempt to go over the river crossing but often sink into the dangerous waters. In 2016, rangers counted 120 crocodiles within 6km of Cahill's Crossing. Reptile expert Professor Grahame Webb told the publication that for every crocodile you see, there are '10 you can't'. After Ms French learned of her near-death experience, she admitted she was 'extremely lucky' to still be alive. The 25-year-old said she hoped anybody who has seen the pictures of her, posted online, does not repeat her example. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility