The incredible footage of a crocodile hunting down a buck in Botswana has racked up over 10-million views on YouTube. Photo: Screenshot/YouTube

VIDEO: Brave buck ‘out swims’ chasing crocodile

Check out this incredible wildlife video that shows a brave buck swimming for its life as it’s chased down by a crocodile in Botswana.

by Craig Lewis

12-04-2023 09:46

in Lifestyle

The incredible footage of a crocodile hunting down a buck in Botswana has racked up over 10-million views on YouTube. Photo: Screenshot/YouTube

Earlier this year, a video – which has racked up over 10-million views was posted to YouTube showing an incredible encounter between a brave Lechwe buck and a crocodile in Botswana’s Chobe River.

According to the Latest Sightings wildlife page, Kaitlyn Earwaker, a 24-year-old veterinary nurse, and her family were on a boat cruise when they witnessed this remarkable sighting.

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Check out the footage below as the buck makes an incredible journey across the river, somehow managing to ‘out swim’ the crocodile.

Check out the incredible footage of the buck outpacing the crocodile below:

Caitlyn and Lucy Whitehead shared their story and footage with LatestSightings.com.

“As we cruised along the Chobe River in Botswana, we were treated to the sight of numerous animals coming to the river’s edge to drink. Our guide suddenly pointed out a lechwe (a large antelope with a distinctive red coat) swimming across the river. It was a peaceful scene until a crocodile emerged from the water and made a beeline for the lechwe.

“We all held our breath as the lechwe, sensing the danger, began to swim faster. The crocodile, determined to make a meal of the lechwe, hastened his pace. The lechwe and crocodile continued their high-speed chase across the river. The lechwe, with its powerful legs, was able to stay just ahead of the crocodile, but it was close…

“As the lechwe reached the shore, we all let out a collective sigh of relief. It was a truly incredible experience to witness such a dramatic and intense struggle.”