Filmmaker Vinod Kapri shares nail-biting video of buck trying to outswim crocodile. Watch

Filmmaker Vinod Kapri took to Twitter to re-shared a video that shows a buck trying to outswim a crocodile.

Published on: Feb 7, 2023, 17:02:33 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Nature, at times, is scary and there are videos occasionally posted online that remind us of just that. Just like this video involving a buck and a crocodile is. The nail-biting video shows a buck trying to outswim a crocodile to save its life.

The image, taken from the viral video, shows a buck trying to outswim a crocodile. (YouTube/@Latest Sightings)

The video was posted on the official YouTube channel of Latest Sightings last month. “A red lechwe crosses the Chobe River, not long before a croc spots it. The crocodile races to catch up to the lechwe, who swims desperately for land and survival,” they wrote while posting the video.

The clip recently created a buzz again after director Vinod Kapri took to Twitter to share the video. “A TOP class climax!” he wrote. The video opens to show the buck swimming. At first it isn’t clear that the animal is actually swimming for its life. However, soon it becomes clear as the camera captures a crocodile swimming behind it. The chase goes on for some time and at a point the reptile even catches the buck and drags it below water. However, the animal keeps on trying hard. At the end, it kicks the crocodile with its hind legs and escapes. The video ends with the buck reaching the riverbank and running away.

Take a look at the video:

Since being posted, the YouTube video has received over 9.6 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, it has accumulated several likes and comments.

Here’s how YouTube users reacted:

“This buck is a real warrior, it's just spectacular how he swims and kicks the croco,” posted a YouTube user. “The croc's speed is shocking. Thank God for the antelope's instincts to jump at the end to free himself from the water. That was one determined croc. Unbelievable,” shared another. “Both the croc and the deer were MOVING! Unbelievable how hard the deer was swimming!,” expressed a third. “You can't outswim a croc but this antelope was very lucky to escape!” wrote a fourth.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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