Antelope Escapes Crocodile Chase With Olympic-Worthy Swimming Skills

February 28, 2025

A heart-pounding wildlife encounter left safari-goers in awe as they witnessed a daring lechwe attempt to cross the crocodile-infested Chobe River in search of greener pastures. But danger lurked beneath the surface—a hungry crocodile quickly took notice and launched into pursuit!

What happened next stunned everyone. The reptile closed in, but the lechwe displayed incredible speed, cutting through the water like an Olympic swimmer. Just when it seemed like the chase was over, the agile buck pulled off a last-second escape, barely avoiding the croc’s powerful jaws.

The dramatic scene, captured on video, has gone viral, leaving viewers in shock at the lechwe’s unbelievable swimming ability.