A kudu managed a remarkable escape after being cornered by four hungry lions at a game reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
The incident was captured by visitors on safari, who witnessed the kudu narrowly avoid becoming the lions’ next meal. The tourists quickly retreated, realizing that the lions were still on the hunt.
Steve Bailey, a British safari guide leading the group, described the event to the Mirror, noting that the close encounter visibly shook some tourists.
Photographs from the scene reveal the tense moments as the lions spotted the kudu in the distance and prepared for an attack.
The pride moved in for what seemed to be an inevitable kill, with the kudu’s chances of survival slim.
However, in a surprising turn of events, the kudu made a daring leap, launching itself over six feet into the air. It collided with one of the lions, clearing the entire pride before escaping.
The four lions were stunned as their would-be prey bolted into the distance, leaving them without a meal.
The episode serves as a reminder that even Africa’s most formidable predators can face unexpected challenges in their pursuit of survival.
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